Camborne Travel Guide
Porirua
Popular places to visit
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 lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Camborne
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Location very central, Whitby restaurant had a good selection of food. Room was clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
So convenient for travellers with the hotel being right beside the domestic terminal building
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington is a lovely hotel and I'll definitely be coming again. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable, the buffet breakfast is delicious and there's any amenity you could want
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Willis Wellington Hotel
it's in a good area close to shops etc , it's not a luxury hotel but my room was clean , a nice view, and the price was fair. It's basic but I would stay again as you can walk to most everywhere
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, large room. Good location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
Room service is excellent.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Camborne
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.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hongoeka
Some popular features of Hongoeka include its cafes and beaches. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Plimmerton Beach or Brendan Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
