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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area

After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.

Ascot Park Dog Exercise 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.

The Cricket Museum

Activities

Time for a rest.

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

AU$179
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

AU$78
per adult
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$160
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Yeastie Boys

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

AU$55
per adult
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Blood, Earth, Fire

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Introducing Te Papa Tour

AU$69
per adult
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Introducing Te Papa Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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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 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$165
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (415 reviews)
"The room was more modern than expected. It felt more like a hotel than a motel. Very clean."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St, Wellington
The price is AU$87 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$87
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"bed was okay. we paid for a king size but it was just like 2 single beds pushed together. a bit bothersome when laying down."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Willis Wellington Hotel
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$107 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$107
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,525 reviews)
"This place is awesome. Clean. The staff are very friendle, they have Good food and the location is fantastic. I put a 3 star for the area around the property because the carpark is grose, but its a public carpark so not the hotels fault. We had the terrace room. Nice pillows, comfy bed, nice sized ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$147 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$147
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
"Fantastic central city location. Very quiet. Staff were awesome."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$174 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$174
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Too much hassle with parking as we can’t get back to the car if we forget or left something in our car. Very inconvenient."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is AU$198 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$198
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
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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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