Aotea Travel Guide
Porirua
Stay near popular Aotea attractions
Things to do

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

Secret Realms of Middle-earth: Lothlorien and Gladden Fields

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Aotea

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Acoustics were terrible in my room on the third floor, able to hear neighbours and people in the corridor easily. The fridge was very loud throughout the night as well."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"I love staying here as it is SO convenient to everything Visiting for WOW and so good to walk there. Staff all very helpful. Will be back"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Convenient to Lambton Quay, clean and has everything you need for a few nights. Having a washing machine was great."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Rydges Wellington

ibis Wellington
Where to stay in Aotea

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.

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