Papakowhai Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
Things to do

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Papakowhai

Harbour View Lodge
"The team at the Lodge were 100per cent Awesome. Very helpful informative and friendly ☺️. We just had to ask if we needed extra blankets or towels or anything. The ocean view was excellent . Our rooms were cosy and very clean. Fresh towels and linen everyday. 5 minutes away from the main centre in ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Only enough hot water for one person. 10 minute shower then water goes cold.you have to wait 2 hours before hot water again . No sign to say hot water cylinder is 110 liter. (Not on boiler system ) we left the next day )÷"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

ibis Wellington
"While it is understandable for the rates to be high as it was a WOW show weekend, it's hard to understand how the hotel can just let itself go in terms of maintenance and facilities. It is time for Accor to consider a refurbishment; everything is looking run down."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Papakowhai

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.
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.
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.
Porirua City Centre
While visiting Porirua City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Porirua Harbour.

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