Porirua
Travel Guide
Visit Porirua
Where to stay in Porirua
Plimmerton
Unique features of Plimmerton include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Plimmerton Beach or South Beach while you're exploring the area.
Titahi Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Pukerua Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Porirua City Centre
Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Whitby
While Whitby may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plimmerton Beach and South Beach.
Harbour View Lodge
My room was clean. The Tv didn’t work, the fridge was a small makeup fridge not a bar fridge and the shower drain was blocked so flooded not just my bathroom but also my room and the hallway
Reviewed on 26 Mar, 2026
The Post Hotel
Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key.
Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026
Moana Lodge - Guest House
A wonderful mid 20th century renovated corner store with well appointed rooms, some over looking the sea, and nearby Mana Island. The rooms are clean, the beds are very comfortable, but what I loved most was the quaint shared facilities. I find travelling can become so impersonal, being in a situation ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The apartment was very good, clean, comfortable had all you need for a short stay and making simple meals. Very handy for central Wellington and parking on site. Helpful staff and clean rooms. Don’t expect a view, its surrounded by multistorey carparks and the back of other hotels. Biut very few ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Adina CityLife Wellington
Great location and nice lodgings
Reviewed on 8 Apr, 2026
Liberty Apartment Hotel
The staff was helpful and polite. Our studio was cozy and quiet. The location is excellent, close to everything.
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
Popular places to visit
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture in Porirua. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Plimmerton Dog Park
Plimmerton Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Porirua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
