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.
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.
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.
Harbour View Lodge
The staff were great and the 3 bedroom apartment clean. However there was no cookware other than an old ricecooker and an eletric frypan. There were no pots or bowls. Other the table cutlery there were no kitchen utensils at all. There were no cereal bowls or dessert spoons. There was no blow dryer ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Post Hotel
Hotel was nice and clean and modern. But the gym across from the hotel had a fitness class that started at 5.00am and it sounded like they were in the room with me. Out side noises like this and the train line close by could be an issue
Reviewed on 17 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
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
Adina CityLife Wellington
We had a two bedroom one and a half bath apartment in city center. We could walk to everything we wanted to do. It was very nice and modern. The spaciousnesd was so nice.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Liberty Apartment Hotel
The staff was helpful and polite. Our studio was cozy and quiet. The location is excellent, close to everything.
Reviewed on 10 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
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
