Porirua
Travel Guide
Visit Porirua
Where to stay in Porirua
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 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 Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
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.
Harbour View Lodge
Bed was terrible. Photos were misleading
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Post Hotel
Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Moana Lodge - Guest House
Second visit here. Love the place. Great location, friendly staff and cosy room. Great kitchen everything you could need. Both my daughter and granddaughter give it a big thumbs up 👍 And want to stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
Great stay, perfect location :)
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Plimmerton Beach House
So nice to be able to hear the sea while sleeping. The location was excellent and everything about the place was perfect. Looking forward to a return visit.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Kitchen was well equipped including extractor fan. The washing machine would be good in a cupboard as noise. Bathroom was fine, good shower. Parking was at side of hotel easily accessible.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
