Porirua Travel Guide
Tourist 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 The Cricket Museum while you're exploring the area.
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 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 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 Apartment
The room and bathroom were clean
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Aotea Lodge
Very clean room. Staff were so super friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be staying again.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
The Post Hotel
Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean room , excellent staff but desk not manned 24 hours. Short cut to centre of town through a multi story car park
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Adina CityLife Wellington
Clean, and well appointed room
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Boulcott Suites
Room was clean and spacious. A/c worked great. Nice to have a washer/dryer
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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- Brendan Beach
- Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Lambton Quay
- TSB Bank Arena
- Courtenay Place
- Wellington Hospital
- The Weta Cave
- Paraparaumu Beach
- Waikanae Beach
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Raumati Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Archives New Zealand
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Wellington Cable Car
- Waitangi Park
- Oriental Parade
- Petone Foreshore
- Beehive
