Whitby Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
The Cricket Museum
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.
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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
Activities

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Our pick of the best Whitby Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Convenient central location, helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Easy checking in and out. Enjoyed our meal there.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great clean and close to everything
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
The staff went out of their way to look after us and get a room ready quickly at short notice. This was especially appreciated as we were travelling with 2 young children. The rooms were clean and tidy, beds were comfortable and the extra amenities like the pool were a hit with the kids.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Room was large, comfortable, and very clean. The balcony was much bigger than expected. Staff is great and the property is perfectly located in the middle of the city.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whitby

Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

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

Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and South Beach.

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

Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

