Papakowhai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Papakowhai
Activities

Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour

Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
Our pick of the best Papakowhai Hotel Deals

Harbour View Lodge
"The room was good enough for, but small bathroom and toilet."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Clean and quiet"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Rydges Wellington
"I payed $91.80 for valet parking for 2 nights and I checked my bank account and noticed they charged me twice, so I don't know what the reason was so i asked them about it and they said it was a mistake and it will bounce back into my account but it's been 3 days and it's still pending, but our 2 ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"We very much enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"Fabulous all round"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Papakowhai

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.
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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
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.

