Whitby Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cricket Museum during your trip to Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
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.
Activities
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Our pick of the best Whitby Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
Quick check-in, convenient location for onwards travel, great room
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
ok
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
While the room was otherwise fine, the shower head was broken and only pointed toward the wall. The heat pump was also right next to the bed and quite noisy, which affected sleep.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The shower is small. It’s had to take a shower. The location is hilly. It’s tiring to go up and down the steps. The staffs are friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
We were really looking forward to our stay. I had spent a long time choosing to stay based on reviews so maybe had higher expectations than I should have. Unfortunately the uncourteous receptionist set the stay off on a sour note. She was curt and unwelcoming, and this continued when we had to ask ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Staff are excellent
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whitby
Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
