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

Harbour View Lodge
"Easy check-in. Room had what needed."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

The Post Hotel

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
"Exactly what was expected."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Nice and comfy stay, quiet place"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
"Overall very good stay. Comfortable room, spacious and great location."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Quest on Johnston
"Soundproofing definitely wasn't great. The room next door clearly had a loud party going till about 1:30 in the morning which made it impossible to sleep until then. The on-site manager offered to let us sleep in another room, which was nice. Aside from that, a decent hotel."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Stay near popular Porirua attractions
Things to do

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour


