Papakowhai
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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

Harbour View Lodge
"Found the place with a little difficulty as Maps took us to the back of the units. The area is quiet. Very clean rooms were quite large with modern facilities, overlooking the Harbour. Our large TV wouldn't work, they couldn't fix it so insisted on giving us another room, even moving our things for ..."
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Absolutely luxurious stay and great service when you’re travelling to and from Wellington AirPort. We flew in very late and enjoyed room service and a comfortable bed and comfortable room 😊 so convenient 💯"
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Rydges Wellington
"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"This was the 2nd time I have stayed here this trip. Great starting/ ending point if you are taking the Ferry. Make sure you contact the hotel if you think that you will arrive late."
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

ibis Wellington
"The room was clean and had everything that I needed."
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026
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.
Whitby
While Whitby might 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.
Titahi Bay
When in Titahi Bay, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Porirua City Centre
While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pukerua Bay
Travelers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

