Plimmerton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and a distant mountain range.

Stay near popular Plimmerton attractions

The Cricket Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cricket Museum during your trip to Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
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Activities

Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

AU$66
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

AU$10
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

AU$92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

AU$71
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
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Our pick of the best Plimmerton Hotel Deals

Moana Lodge - Guest House

Moana Lodge - Guest House

2 out of 5
49 Moana Road Porirua Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$116 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$116
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
"Comfy beds !!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Moana Lodge - Guest House
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$113 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$113
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,807 reviews)
"It was many years since I last stayed at the James Cook. Excellent lactation for quick access to Lambton Quay. The rooms can do with updating and refurbishment of the bathroom."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is AU$179 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$179
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is AU$178 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$178
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$128 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$128
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is AU$100 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$100
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
ibis Wellington
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Our guide on where to stay in Plimmerton

Find the best Plimmerton areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Plimmerton
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Pukerua Bay

Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Titahi Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

Porirua City Centre

Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

Aotea

When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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