6 Best Porirua Walks and Where to Treat Yourself Afterwards
Kai Tahi
Porirua is well-known as a proud harbour city, with its glistening waters an indelible part of its social and aesthetic identity.
IndoKiwi Dhaba
If there’s anything better than an Indian restaurant, it’s one with an Indian grocery conveniently attached to it.
The Cake Cafe Plimmerton
Baked goods and beaches are two of the best things about Wellington, and you can find both in close proximity in a cosy corner of Plimmerton.
Supply Room
Is there an eatery in Porirua with a view better than the one at Supply Room? You’d be hard-pressed to find one.
Sushil's Musclechef
A former top-six contestant on Masterchef New Zealand and a self-confessed fitness aficionado, there’s no doubt Sushil Ravikumar knows his stuff when it comes to...
Little City Kombucha
For a brand that’s all about minimising its impact on the environment, Little City Kombucha is certainly making a splash from its very own slice of Porirua.
Abandoned Brewery
Rising from the ashes of—literally—an abandoned brewery in Lower Hutt, Abandoned Brewery is doing its part to put Porirua on the map as a top beer lover’s...
The Beer Engine
Tītahi Bay is a thriving, buzzing corner of Porirua, thanks in part to The Beer Engine for helping to power it forward.
The Karaage Kid
A plucky little outfit that packs plenty of punch, The Karaage Kid—brought to you by the team behind Dirty Burger—is out to serve a hearty dose of Asian fusion...
The Regal Shortbread Co.
The Regal Shortbread Co. is a micro-bakery in Whitby specialising in decadent, high-end shortbread - six decadent flavours to be exact.
Little Green Olive
A compact but beautiful coffee spot perched on Mana Esplanade in Porirua, Little Green Olive offers superb views along with a range of filling snacks and coffee with a conscience.
Aloha Friday
A homely little spot where the locals come to kōrero, Aloha Friday perfectly epitomises the character of Tītahi Bay—fitting, then, that it's right on the beach’s doorstep.
Bites, Beers and Beaches: The Porirua Edition
t bay café
Starting out as a project to bring a much-needed eatery to Porirua’s Tītahi Bay, t bay café now serves as a cornerstone of the local community, bringing its residents and visitors together.
Nish Café
A small, modest spot in the heart of the Whitby shopping precinct, Nish Café may look unassuming, but it packs a whole lot of heart.
Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen
Aside from serving excellent food, Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen has one clear goal: to make customers feel like they’re in Thailand, without having to leave Porirua.
Topor Bistro
Those clued up on Polish cuisine will feel right at home at Topor Bistro, with a menu featuring the classics: dig in to pierogi, bigos, and golabki.
Dine Around the World in Porirua
Backyard Café
Backyard Café in Porirua knows that plant shopping isn’t complete without a coffee and scone on the side.
The Big Salami
The Big Salami is where locals come to get super tasty pizza, coffee on the go and sweet slices like you remember from your childhood days.
Plimmerton Fish Supply
Every happy neighbourhood needs a good fish and chip spot, and for lucky Plimmerton locals that exists in the form of Plimmerton Fish Supply.
Café Kaizen
Café Kaizen is the kind of well-oiled machine that you can tell has been a locals' favourite hangout for a long time.
Samoa's Finest
If you’ve called Samoa home at some point in your life then this place is undoubtedly going to stir up all kinds of nostalgia.
Local Authority
Less about enforcing rules and more about creating a chill place to enjoy good coffee and food, Local Authority is a pocket-sized coffee spot that packs a punch.
