Whalers Gate
New Plymouth
Visit Whalers Gate
Popular places to visit
Bowl of Brooklands
Enjoy the great outdoors with a picnic lunch and a bushwalk or watch a live concert at this one-of-a-kind venue set in a beautiful grass amphitheater.
Pukekura Park
Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.
Fitzroy Beach
This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve.
Wind Wand
Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway.
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
After visiting Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Plymouth. Discover the spas in this walkable area, or seek out its biking trails.
Paritutu Rock
Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.
Whalers Gate Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Good experience and comfortable place to stay for the day and night.
Reviewed on 2026/1/23
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Lovely welcome staff great
Reviewed on 2026/1/19
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
The room was spotless, the bed was super comfy, water pressure in the shower was amazing. Room service was excellent, the lady who brought the food to our room was a star, I wish I remembered her name. The buffet breakfast in the morning was a good selection.
Reviewed on 2026/1/24
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Room was large, spacious, clean and tidy, the staff were super helpful when I called in lost after the main highway south was closed, I wouldn’t have gotten there without them
Reviewed on 2026/1/21
Quest New Plymouth
Staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Also very centrally situated. A great stay thank you.
Reviewed on 2026/1/19
Flamingo Motel
Very clean room, pool was a hit (warm and cold pools), and games room a bonus.
Reviewed on 2026/1/18
Other neighborhoods around Whalers Gate
Marfell
When in Marfell, you can plan a visit to Yarrow Stadium and Paritutu Rock, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Spotswood
If you're spending some time in Spotswood, Back Beach and Paritutu Rock are top sights worth seeing.
Blagdon
When in Blagdon, you can plan a visit to Paritutu Rock and Back Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
Frankleigh Park
When in Frankleigh Park, you can plan a visit to Stadium Taranaki and Bowl of Brooklands, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Moturoa
While there might not be top attractions in Moturoa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paritutu Rock and Back Beach.
