Whitby Travel Guide
Porirua
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Whitby

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location and staff. Loved Wellington!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Aircon not functioning well. Asked for help in adjusting. Didn't happen. Telephone not working, had to go to reception to ask for blanket
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington
Staff were friendly, breakfast had decent choices, room had everything I needed for a short stay
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and the washer and dryer were good to have
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Bolton Hotel
Great service, clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Very friendly and helpful check in
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whitby

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
Whitby Travel Guide
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Waikanae Beach
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Paraparaumu Beach
- The Weta Cave
- TSB Bank Arena
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Hospital
- Waitangi Park
- Beehive
- Raumati Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
- Basin Reserve
