Aotea Travel Guide
Porirua
Things to do

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

Secret Realms of Middle-earth: Lothlorien and Gladden Fields

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

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Aotea

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Great hotel and can’t beat the location. Nice big rooms and great beds. Staff is very helpful. I would stay again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Breakfast was very expensive for what you got. The line cook was very slow and rude"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Was fab!"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Easy walk to te papa"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
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.
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
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.
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.
Pukerua Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
