Visit Porirua
Where to stay in Porirua

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Room was clean! Private and quiet. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Moana Lodge - Guest House
Overall, awesome place. Only thing is they offer free coffee/milo/tea etc but no milk
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Aotea Lodge
Everything was good, other than the weather it was very nice, thankyou
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

The Plimmerton Beach House
A wonderful place to stay with family of all ages, all the amenities one needed to enjoy a lovely weekend. Host was wonderful and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
Clean rooms, beautiful views,friendly host, kitchen well equipped. Easier to back down to entrance as no turn around access. A reading light on each bedside table would be a plus.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

A LUX  Room with Ensuite close to Beach and Train station 
Beautiful house and lovely family. When I saw the room however, I asked the host to consider giving me a refund or a partial refund despite their policy. I rented for 3 nights and stayed zero minutes. The problem was, that the room felt too enclosed. The room is downstairs - I don't recall the room ...
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2024
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
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

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

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket




