Aotea Travel Guide

Porirua

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

Things to do

Yeastie Boys

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

฿1,120
per adult
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,267
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,027
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Time for a rest.

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

฿3,641
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

฿224
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

฿1,587
per adult
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
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Top hotels in Aotea

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,320 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,320
฿2,668 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,614 reviews)
"Room was lovely and staff were super accommodating and kind"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is ฿3,329 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,329
฿3,828 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, perfect for staying at after arriving on a late flight"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,226 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,226
฿3,710 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Room was clean. Hotel is centrally located ."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿3,197 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,197
฿3,677 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,373 reviews)
"I liked that there was a comfy chair to sit in after a days walking around town. The room had all that is necessary for a short stay.The front desk staff were very pleasant."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,409 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,409
฿2,770 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient location, good facilities, excellent service."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington
The price is ฿3,228 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿3,228
฿3,712 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Always a nice visit. A very quiet area at the weekend but not far to walk to shops, cafes, bars etc. staff are always really nice, the room we selected was big, spacious, and had a very comfy bed. All makes for a relaxing stay."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Bolton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Aotea

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Ascot Park

Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ascot Park
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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.

Papakowhai
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Waitangirua

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

Waitangirua
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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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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.

Paremata
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Whitby

While Whitby 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.

Whitby

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