Porirua Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Pukerua Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Harbour View Lodge
My hotel room did not have view of the harbor, it was small, clean. The mattress was very hard, did not find it very comfortable. Reasonable enough for price and duration of my stay. The digital key I was given to enter the premises after 10pm, did not work when I arrived back in early hour of dawn, ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Post Hotel
Perfect space for jnduciduals or families. Convenient to shopping mall and supermarkets Good costwise
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Easy to find and suited our family
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Adina CityLife Wellington
Parking a big issue. They allowed some guests to park on property saying they had large cars, so did we but the parking lot was very tough to navigate and not suitable for a mid size suv Had issue getting out of the lot as auto systems were not there In all a bad experience
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Was right in town so had to find a park to check in and that was pretty close. The hotel was like a mini apartment and had everything you would need, including washing facilities and liquid. Right in the city.
Reviewed on 20 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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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.
