Glen Avon
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.

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.

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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Glen Avon

Merrilands
While Merrilands 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 Pukekura Park.

Strandon
While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Fitzroy
While visiting Fitzroy, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club.

Waiwhakaiho
If you're spending some time in Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth Golf Club and Fitzroy Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Welbourn
If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

New Plymouth CBD
While visiting New Plymouth CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Puke Ariki and Wind Wand.