Porirua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Photo by Rajesh Rathod

Where to stay in Porirua

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Plimmerton

Unique features of Plimmerton include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Plimmerton Beach or The Cricket Museum while you're exploring the area.

Plimmerton
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Titahi Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

Titahi Bay
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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.

Porirua City Centre
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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.

Paremata
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Pukerua Bay

Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pukerua Bay
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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.

Whitby
Moana Lodge - Guest House

Moana Lodge - Guest House

2 out of 5
49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington
The price is ฿2,261 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,261
฿2,600 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"Overall, awesome place. Only thing is they offer free coffee/milo/tea etc but no milk"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Moana Lodge - Guest House
Amethyst Court Motorlodge

Amethyst Court Motorlodge

3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is ฿3,182 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,182
฿3,659 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (417 reviews)
"Location is good, room size and bed were comfortable"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Aotea Lodge

Aotea Lodge

3 out of 5
65 Whitford Brown Ave, Porirua, Porirua
The price is ฿2,603 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,603
฿2,994 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and ...
7.4/10 Good! (116 reviews)
"Everything was good, other than the weather it was very nice, thankyou"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Aotea Lodge
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Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,361 reviews)
"Area around hotel dirty"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

4 out of 5
300 Lambton Quay, (Vehicle access 14 Gilmer Terrace), Wellington
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Great sized room, terrific location."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Adina CityLife Wellington
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD, Wellington
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (464 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
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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.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area

After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.

Ascot Park Dog Exercise 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.

The Cricket Museum

Things to do

Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

฿8,505
per adult
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

฿3,686
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,308
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

฿2,363
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

฿27,122
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

฿1,814
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
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Cities near Porirua

Mount Victoria Lookout featuring a bay or harbour, a city and mountains

Wellington