Whitby Travel Guide
Porirua
Things to do

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Top hotels in Whitby

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Just a small note — housekeeping seemed a bit short‑staffed, so I popped down to reception to grab what I needed. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Room was very nice! Room service was awesome"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Great central place to stay"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"We stayed in the Queen apartment room it was perfect for the 2 day Masterclass online sessions we were doing, nice and quiet the service staff were super helpful and accommodating. Onsite parking was great, laundry facility in the apartment was handy. Had to be very careful when getting in/out of ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
"Excellent place to stay right in the heart of everything. parking can be a little tight for bigger vehicles other than that an awesome experience."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
"Nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Whitby

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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton 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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Pukerua Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
