Porirua City Centre Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Porirua City Centre
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
Things to do
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Porirua City Centre
The Post Hotel
"Very disappointed with Level 1 Room 3—loud music in the morning from gym outside."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Great breakfast buffet, think need to update food menu especially ordering late night snacks bit of a poor selection and what you do get ain't worth the price. Room good clean bed comfy, problem top floor 25 you can hear your neighbour talking etc when inside your bathroom bit of worry hearing neighbours. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
"Clean and modern. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington
"Loved it there, staff brilliant and nothing was to much. So, so nice and considerate."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"A great place for a three person business stay. Eveyone was happy with their room. Beds were comfortable and nicely fitted. Bathroom was a bit basic but very clean. When I had a water pressure issue in my shower they waited my room without hesitation."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
"It was an average hotel at a reasonable price. The location is great and the staff are helpful"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Porirua City Centre
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 South 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 South Beach.
Pukerua Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
