Porirua City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 lively bars in this walkable area.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

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.

The Cricket Museum

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.

Plimmerton Dog Park

Activities

Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

AU$409
per adult
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

AU$177
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$159
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
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Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Papa Museum Entry International Visitors
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour

Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour

AU$226
per adult
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
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Wellington: Half Day Seal Coast Safari

AU$177
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Half Day Seal Coast Safari
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Our pick of the best Porirua City Centre Hotel Deals

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is AU$165 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3-star motel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"Great stay, highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2025

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
The Post Hotel
The Post Hotel
2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington, Porirua
The price is AU$122 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Grand Etang Shoreline ...
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Good facilities, helpful staff and clean. Close and easy drive to ferry terminal"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

The Post Hotel
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$108 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,378 reviews)
"This is a great location. Staff ate courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient. Were able to chevk in slightly earlier too. Third time staying here because it's slways good. Lambton Quay, a 2 minute walk has Airport buses right there."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$176 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Nessesary when flight checking in at 4am !"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$163 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good property"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is AU$154 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Stunning and spacious apartment! Lots of sketchy folks outside but that’s not the hotels problem. Bed was big and comfy, kitchen area, balcony and terrace were amazing! My only complaint would be that the TV was mounted in an awkward way. Location was iconic!"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Porirua City Centre

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Elsdon

Though Elsdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

Elsdon
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Takapuwahia

While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

Takapuwahia
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Ranui

While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

Ranui
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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.

Cannons Creek
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Kenepuru

While Kenepuru may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

Kenepuru
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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.

Aotea

Porirua City Centre Travel Guide

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