Whitby
Porirua
Popular places to visit
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Cricket Museum during your travels in Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture during your travels in Porirua. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Top hotels in Whitby
Rydges Wellington Airport
I All the above plus the friendly lady in reception who gave me the use of her personal phone charger.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Very good, will definitely stay again 👍
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The room was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. It's in a great location for sight seeing.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Fantastic room with stocked kitchen. Great location, wonderful staff and great amenities
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Very beautiful. Wonderful staff and facilities. Perfect inner city location.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
ibis Wellington
staff are very friendly, the room is very clean, I wish the bathroom is little bit bigger, especially the shower, very tight. Its really center to yhe waterfront, wonderful location.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whitby
Ascot Park
While there might not be top attractions in Ascot Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Waitangirua
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waitangirua and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Aotea
Aotea might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Paremata
Paremata might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Papakowhai
While there might not be top attractions in Papakowhai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Cannons Creek
Though Cannons Creek might 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.
