Plimmerton
Porirua
Visit Plimmerton
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.
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.
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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Plimmerton
Moana Lodge - Guest House
Big and cozy community area.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
The only thing that made this room good was location to the airport, unfortunately there were too many negatives. The shower was filthy, the sheets weren’t overly clean. No restaurant or even “snack” option as we arrived after 10pm and to top it off we were right next to a generator that went on ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Our room was comfortable and spacious with a lovely harbour view. The central location made it easy to access the cable car, shopping and the harbour ferries.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
We were supposed to stay at Rydes Wellington and had booked two nights. The booking was done through Expedia and I had reached out to the hotel by text because the weather was terrible and suggested that we would stay back. I didn’t get a text message back from the hotel. We had to get a hotel in ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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
Naumi Studio Wellington
Bien
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Plimmerton
Camborne
While Camborne 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.
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.
Hongoeka
Some popular features of Hongoeka include its cafes and beaches. If you're in the mood to explore farther, The Cricket Museum or Plimmerton Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
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.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
