Plimmerton Travel Guide
Porirua

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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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Plimmerton

Moana Lodge - Guest House
"All excellent. Amazing views too."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"The James Cook was a stock standard hotel, nothing spectacularly good or bad."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Nice vjjkkgjjjvg"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Rydges Wellington
"My stay was extremely disappointing. Reception repeatedly ignored calls and never call you back — the phone rang more than ten times before they answer . Basic room essentials were missing, including coffee, milk, sugar, and body wash. This is unacceptable for any hotel standard, and the lack of ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Very good location and good lift connection to Lampton Quay. Parking was fine but it could not be booked on Expedia . After booking thru Expedia I booked parking direct with Gilmour but I would not have been happy if none had been available."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Nice"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Plimmerton
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 South 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.
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.
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
