Porirua Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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

Harbour View Lodge
"Easy check-in. Room had what needed."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

The Post Hotel

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
"Exactly what was expected."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026

The Plimmerton Beach House
"So nice to be able to hear the sea while sleeping. The location was excellent and everything about the place was perfect. Looking forward to a return visit."
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Nice and comfy stay, quiet place"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
"Overall good stay, comfortable large rooms with microwave and small fridge. At the check in they told me “we don’t service rooms everyday, let us know if you need anything”, but I was there 3 nights and none of the days the room was serviced. I wish they would’ve told me “we won’t serve your room”, ..."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Stay near popular Porirua attractions
Activities

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Hnry Stadium
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Te Papa
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Courtenay Place
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Raumati Beach
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Zoo
- St James Theatre
- Beehive
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Basin Reserve



