Cannons Creek Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Cannons Creek
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

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

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Cannons Creek

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Amazing reception staff, who let us check in early, very friendly and helpful. The room was also clean, spacious and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Great for flights.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington
Lovely
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Bolton Hotel
Great service, clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was quiet. Bed very comfortable. Easy access to Lambton Quay through a parking lot to an elevator. Very good Chinese restaurant, Jasmine, after you exit the elevator. The toilet in our room took a couple of flushes to clear the bowl. The AC never seemed to blow much air and made a clicking sound. ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. Clean room. Comfy bed.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cannons Creek

Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Belmont Regional Park.

Ranui
While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.

Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Porirua City Centre
Though Porirua City Centre 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.

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

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.

