Papakowhai Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
Things to do

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Top hotels in Papakowhai

Harbour View Lodge
"All good"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Had a very early flight from Wellington so booked for the convenience. Got lost finding the hotel as conveniently accessed within the airport. Obviously we didn’t follow directions. Loved watching the planes that were more visible from the eating establishments, which provided a variety of options ..."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Appearance a bit tired but room comfortable and. Clean. Restaurant was good."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Naumi Studio Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
Where to stay in Papakowhai

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.

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
While visiting Porirua City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Porirua Harbour.
