Marfell
New Plymouth
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 cycling trails.
Top hotels in Marfell
Plymouth International
Great value, loved the heated swimming pool. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
All in all I would stay here again definitely!!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Nice big spacious rooms but there is a Indian food smell.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
We had parking and a side view of the ocean. Weather didn’t cooperate-not a fault of the hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Loved the fact it has a heated indoor pool and spa!
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Great place
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Marfell
Lynmouth
While Lynmouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stadium Taranaki and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Stadium Taranaki and Yarrow Stadium.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Whalers Gate
Whalers Gate might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Paritutu Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Spotswood
While visiting Spotswood, you might make a stop by sights like Back Beach and Paritutu Rock.
Hurdon
Hurdon might not have many top sights, but Stadium Taranaki and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
