Whitby Travel Guide
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

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Whitby

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"I would prefer shower not over bath. Not good for elderly folk."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Great option for out of town folk looking to fly from Wellington. Will stay here again."
Reviewed on 28 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
"Parking spaces available were too tight for my 8Seater rental. Noisy roofing at night as was on top floor. Apart from that it was a great experience."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"We had an internal room which was dark, but nice and great for sleeping in. Great location and breakfast with helpful staff who left a birthday gift which was nice."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
"Staff were excellent and very friendly. Very helpful and accommodating allowing us to leave luggage there and park early. Room was relatively tidy, the curtains did not close fully and let a lot of light in. TV did not work well with only 2 channels working. Had a few odd stains on the bed sheets. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Whitby

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.
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.
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.
