Porirua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

ニュージーランド ポリルア Spinnaker Summit Lookout
ニュージーランド ポリルア Spinnaker Summit Lookout
Paremata to Porirua at night
Panoramic View of yachts and boats reflecting in the water docked in Porirua near Wellington New Zealand on a calm sunny day
#TroveOn A panoramic view of the Kapiti coast

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Where to stay in Porirua

#TroveOn A panoramic view of the Kapiti coast

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.

Plimmerton
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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.

Titahi Bay
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Pukerua Bay

Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pukerua Bay
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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.

Porirua City Centre
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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.

Whitby
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Mana

Visitors to Mana like its beaches and spas, and South Beach is a sight worth a stop.

Mana
Harbour View Apartment

Harbour View Apartment

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is NZ$124 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$124
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
It was OK. I never saw a single staff member! I booked on line and arrived to find my registration for at the front counter. When I left I dropped my key in the drop box. Strange. No heating, no cooling. Hot summers day and opening a small window wasn't much help. The grounds were awfully run down! ...

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Harbour View Apartment
The Plimmerton Beach House

The Plimmerton Beach House

Porirua Wellington
Stay at this beach holiday home in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
The location on the beach was perfect, loved watching everyone walking their dogs. The cabin is older but very comfortable, plenty of room for family, good location to restaurants and grocery just up the road. Quiet area, it is right by the railroad tracks and there’s several commuter trains that ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Plimmerton Beach House
The Post Hotel

The Post Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua
The price is NZ$143 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
NZ$143
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (42 reviews)
Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Post Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Plimmerton Beach House

The Plimmerton Beach House

Porirua Wellington
Stay at this beach holiday home in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
The location on the beach was perfect, loved watching everyone walking their dogs. The cabin is older but very comfortable, plenty of room for family, good location to restaurants and grocery just up the road. Quiet area, it is right by the railroad tracks and there’s several commuter trains that ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Plimmerton Beach House
Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views

Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views

Plimmerton Porirua
Stay at this cottage in Porirua. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton Beach ...
Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,475 reviews)
The location is excellent and so central. There are shops, restaurants and amenities such as the cable car moments away.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Porirua

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
8
5 - Excellent 17%
4 - Good
26
4 - Good 54%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Will definitely be back again!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice and easy to get around

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Porirua is a beautiful city

3/5 - Okay

Beverley

Staying at the Aotea we found it so easy to get on and of the motorways to get to any where

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice dining further out

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