Brooklands
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.
Brooklands Zoo
Spend some time at this delightful family-focused zoo, enjoy a picnic lunch in a welcoming setting and learn about animals from around the world.
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 cycling trails.
Top hotels in Brooklands
Plymouth International
Very welcoming staff and free upgrade
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Perfect for our stay over Christmas
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Good location, nice staff, convenient to everything!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The star of the show for us was the 5+ star service (if I could give 10 I would) from Gagan! He was welcoming and so helpful!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Quest New Plymouth
Great Stay. Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Clean. Handy to beach & town. Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brooklands
Vogeltown
Vogeltown might not have many top sights, but Brooklands Zoo and Bowl of Brooklands are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Lower Vogeltown
While there might not be top attractions in Lower Vogeltown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brooklands Zoo and Pukekura Park.
Merrilands
While Merrilands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Zoo.
Frankleigh Park
While there might not be top attractions in Frankleigh Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stadium Taranaki and Brooklands Zoo.
New Plymouth CBD
If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Puke Ariki and Wind Wand are top sights worth seeing.
