Papakowhai Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
Things to do

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Papakowhai

Harbour View Lodge
"Did not service till I actually asked them. Staff great. Lack of reception after 8pm not good."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"The location is good. The dining room/restaurant needs a big upgrade. The buffet breakfast was poor value for money. The front counter staff and restaurant/bar staff were good."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Great hotel...convenient location, clean and well-appointed room. I checked in and checked out on-line, so my interactions with staff were minimal. My only disappointment was the hotel does not offer 24 hour room service. I arrived at 10pm and the restaurant was already closed. For a hotel literally ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Lovely hotel. Clean, comfortable room and great service."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"Excellent accommodation. Enjoyable experience. Wish we had longer 😪"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 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.
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.
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 South Beach.
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.


