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The 9 Best Suburbs in New Plymouth, Ranked by Locals

The suburbs NP residents actually rate

Ben Tutty
By Ben Tutty (Content Writer)
Last updated: 5 August 2026 | 4 min read

1. Fitzroy

2. Bell Block

3. Brooklands

4. Hurdon

New Plymouth is one of NZ's most beautiful coastal cities.

5. Merrilands

6. Frankleigh Park

7. Moturoa

9. Vogeltown

9. Whaler's Gate

Suburbs worth a mention if you want to go further out

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