Merrilands
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.
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.
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.
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.
Merrilands Hotel Deals
Plymouth International
Tv upstairs didnt work. Shower upstairs blew shower head off and hit me on the head. Spa bath didnt work. King-size bed was uncomfortable. Internet (wifi) was slow an kept dropping off after buying movies to watch the wifi failed wasnt able to watch what i paid for. Brought three handles of beer ...
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Clean and amenities. They have free bikes for hire
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Very helpful staff and great breakfasts cooked to order.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Staff very courteous room view perfect. The microwave oven needs some warning as its position is such that the corner goes into your head when workingo
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Quest New Plymouth
Nice spacious and clean room, excellent staff and free access to gym. Definitely recommended.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Flamingo Motel
Clean spacious room, comfy bed. Nice pool area and on outskirts of town. Kitchen area and bathroom need updating and room near main road meant some traffic noise.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Merrilands
Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, TSB Stadium and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Glen Avon
When in Glen Avon, you can plan a visit to Fitzroy Beach and Bowl of Brooklands, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Brooklands
If you're spending some time in Brooklands, Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.
Vogeltown
While Vogeltown might 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 TSB Stadium.
Upper Vogeltown
When in Upper Vogeltown, you can plan a visit to Bowl of Brooklands and TSB Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
