Title: Porirua Travel Guide: Best of Porirua, Greater Wellington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Hotels.d6149797.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Holiday-Rentals.d6149797.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Porirua.d6149797.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Porirua Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Porirua.d6149797.Car-Hire-Guide)[Porirua Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua.d6149797.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Porirua Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![ニュージーランド　ポリルア　Spinnaker Summit Lookout ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149797/0f286a9c-3d73-4c53-a0f8-daff858ccdc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paremata to Porirua at night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149797/c38fb4ff-a92f-4070-82fc-b486fd82c213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic View of yachts and boats reflecting in the water docked in Porirua near Wellington New Zealand on a calm sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149797/812d1efc-a607-4738-9946-3ae19555b558.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tītahi Bay beach, Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. Surf Life Saving Club at left, boatsheds and houses in distance. Panoramic view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149797/4604b401-22c4-462f-9bf6-6918eed64c2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Zealand Porirua Beach At Low Tide](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149797/ac8db6d7-3f23-4a6f-afd3-5276dc7d7f33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Porirua Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Porirua ![Plimmerton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149797/43cce81d-a1c6-4497-a714-f2f62608803e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Plimmerton.dx6346110) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Porirua-City-Centre.dx693181639909363712) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Titahi-Bay.dx553248635976007660) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pukerua Bay Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Pukerua-Bay.dx553248633429318425) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mana Visitors to Mana like its beaches and spas, and South Beach is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Region-Mana.dx3000475205) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Whitby.dx553248635976008228) - Top hotels in Porirua - Top Holiday Rentals in Porirua ![Harbour View Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121560000/121552500/121552412/8874ac2c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harbour View Lodge 5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region £52 10 Apr - 11 Apr 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 South Beach are ... 7/10 Good! (10 reviews) My room was clean. The Tv didn’t work, the fridge was a small makeup fridge not a bar fridge and the shower drain was blocked so flooded not just my bathroom but also my room and the hallway Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=121552412&PinnedHotelID=121552412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6149797) ![The Post Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109917100/109917092/96b4d290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Post Hotel 3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua £67 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton ... 7.6/10 Good! (43 reviews) Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key. Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=109917092&PinnedHotelID=109917092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6149797) ![Aotea Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19372000/19371975/09a8eb37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Lodge 65 Whitford Brown Ave Porirua Porirua £71 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and South Beach ... 7.6/10 Good! (145 reviews) Currently under renovation, staff really friendly and helpful, went out of their to help us store bikes. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=19371975&PinnedHotelID=19371975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6149797) [See all 657 properties in Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6149797) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60670000/60662000/60661917/2299ae1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 South Beach and Plimmerton Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) So nice to be able to hear the sea while sleeping. The location was excellent and everything about the place was perfect. Looking forward to a return visit. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Hotels-The-Plimmerton-Beach-House.h60661917.Hotel-Information) ![Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31620000/31613400/31613320/b5673c42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews) Great stay, perfect location :) Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Hotels-Aspen-Cottage-Stylish-Cottage-With-Sea-Views.h31613320.Hotel-Information) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/1ea2b123_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 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! (1,499 reviews) Love the fact you can park the car onsite . Everything was very good, my only issue was the room was very noisy with the loud wind and some trucks (dustman?) throughout the night . Great location for everything , would book again, think a room on the other-side would ok Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-Gilmer-Apartment-Hotel.h1633802.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6149797&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Porirua hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149797&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149797&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149797&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149797&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149797&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6149797&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plimmerton-Dog-Park-Plimmerton.d906194446616514560.Attraction) #### Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ascot-Park-Dog-Exercise-Area-Waitangirua.d906192699934265344.Attraction) #### 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 charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pataka-Museum-Of-Arts-And-Culture-Porirua-City-Centre.d6108082.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wellington Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/f0ad91f8-0d40-4c7a-b8bc-b3d1400c4f39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Electric Bike Rental £37 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-electric-bike-rental.a1396467.activity-details) ![Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/939ea9d1-679b-439b-b80b-c83b52060e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast £85 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-exclusive-access-to-wellingtons-secret-coast.a47048934.activity-details) ![Coast to the Weta cave ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489342/2a190fcd-c68c-462f-b459-c9faeb38d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-city-heights-shared-sightseeing-tour.a46489342.activity-details) ![Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/9ab55774-da07-41ac-8759-53ff73b13b55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour £77 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details) ![Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4553694/59fc92f7-72f2-44cc-a1c3-8c4a5b07a4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket £5 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details) ![Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/467476/f02c447f-f801-45af-9a5c-c06ad18f0e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.a467476.activity-details) [See all activities in Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Porirua.d6149797.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Porirua ![Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108412/789a64f7-293c-4d5a-8c13-569da4658460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wellington ![Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. Panoramic aerial view. Hutt River flows out to sea above Petone Beach at far right. Wainuiomata over the hill at top right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55359/1717d931-3ba5-4ad2-880a-850792784c25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lower Hutt - Cities near Porirua - Places of interest [Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327)[Lower Hutt](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Hutt.dx55359) - [Brendan Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brendan-Beach-Greater-Wellington.d553248621532610587.Attraction) - [Interislander Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Interislander-Ferry-Terminal-Pipitea.d6156267.Attraction) - [Cuba Street Mall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuba-Street-Mall-Te-Aro.d6125704.Attraction) - [Te Papa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Papa-Te-Aro.d6108396.Attraction) - [Courtenay Place ](https://expedia.co.uk/Courtenay-Place-Te-Aro.d6158687.Attraction) - [New Zealand Parliament Buildings ](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Zealand-Parliament-Buildings-Pipitea.d6219566.Attraction) - [The Weta Cave ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Weta-Cave-Miramar.d6156265.Attraction) - [Wellington Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Zoo-Newtown.d6112760.Attraction) - [Oriental Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oriental-Bay-Beach-Wellington.d6108410.Attraction) - [Raumati Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Raumati-Beach-Raumati-South.d6069723.Attraction) - [Wellington Cable Car ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Cable-Car-Wellington-CBD.d6158683.Attraction) - [Beehive ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beehive-Pipitea.d6108406.Attraction) - [The Opera House ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Opera-House-Te-Aro.d553248621526974630.Attraction)