Visit Plimmerton
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Top hotels in Plimmerton

Moana Lodge - Guest House
Overall, awesome place. Only thing is they offer free coffee/milo/tea etc but no milk
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The staff were qonderful. We dealt with Kenneth who was fabulous to deal with! Everything was seamless and such clean snuggly rooms with fantastic location right in the middle of Lampton Quay.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Great room and very convenient.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean There is a short cut which we were told about after we dragged our suitcases up a steep hill. Could have done with it with email check in instructions After hour check in worked well
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Bolton Hotel
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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 Brendan Beach.

Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and South Beach.

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 Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

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.


