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 South Beach while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
Pukerua Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Harbour View Lodge
Midnight check in no issues. Room clean and staff great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Post Hotel
Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Aotea Lodge
Clean room and comfy bed
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Adina CityLife Wellington
Great location!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Liberty Apartment Hotel
The staff of the property were so helpful, they cleaned our room every day even though we did not expect it being an apartment hotel. They helped me arrange a surprise birthday cake for my friend. A lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
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.
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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- Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
- Brendan Beach
- Cuba Street Mall
- TSB Bank Arena
- Te Papa
- Wellington Hospital
- Sky Stadium
- Waikanae Beach
- Courtenay Place
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- Paraparaumu Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- The Weta Cave
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Raumati Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
