Whitby
Porirua
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Whitby
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Quick efficient check in. Room great as always. Central location.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great place to stay when you have an early flight.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington
We did not have breakfast. However we had dinner last night, very good
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Really appreciated the upgrade when the first room had an unusual smell. I didn’t say anything but reception offered a different option. Very much appreciated
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
excellent
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Willis Wellington Hotel
Staff were welcoming helpful and friendly and the room was lovely and very clean with all neccesssary supplies and amenities. Lovely view from the window. Convenient location walking distance from down town and Cuba st. Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whitby
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua 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.
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.
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.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, 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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
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.
