Papakowhai Travel Guide

Porirua

Popular places to visit

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

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 charming cafes in this walkable area.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

฿219
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

฿1,093
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,075
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,188
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

฿1,366
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Time for a rest.

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

฿3,552
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
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Top hotels in Papakowhai

Aotea Lodge

Aotea Lodge

3 out of 5
65 Whitford Brown Ave Porirua Porirua
The price is ฿2,047 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,047
฿2,354 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton ...
7.6/10 Good! (136 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Aotea Lodge
Harbour View Apartment

Harbour View Apartment

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is ฿1,970 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿1,970
฿2,266 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
La vue sur la baie

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Harbour View Apartment
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,161 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,161
฿2,485 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,667 reviews)
Easy parking and convenient location.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

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 ฿2,962 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿2,962
฿3,406 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great location for an early morning deoarture the next day Plenty of parking to drop off luggage & check-in

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,013 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,013
฿3,465 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ฿2,593 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,593
฿2,982 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,436 reviews)
We booked a room with night of parking. Nice to have washer dryer although we did not use it. Comforetable room

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Papakowhai

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Aotea

When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aotea
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Ascot Park

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

Ascot Park
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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 The Cricket Museum.

Paremata
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Titahi Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.

Titahi Bay
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Mana

Visitors to Mana like its beaches and spas, and South Beach is a sight worth a stop.

Mana
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Cannons Creek

When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cannons Creek

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