Papakowhai 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

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

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

Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

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

฿8,770
per adult
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,411
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Greenbelt

All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost

฿7,211
per adult
All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

฿1,072
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

฿3,800
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

฿2,436
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
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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 ฿2,818 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿2,818
฿3,240 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and ...
7.4/10 Good! (104 reviews)
"Large room with new fittings and comfy beds. Owners and management lovely and sought to make our two night stay as comfortable as could be. Good parking, Next to Police College and couple minutes from Porirua - 15 mins to Wellington. Thank you."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Aotea Lodge
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,588 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿2,588
฿2,976 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,477 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,240 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,240
฿3,726 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Issues trying to get room cleaned. They only replaced towels, very little cleaning done. TV constantly didn't work. Either did room heater"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is ฿3,283 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿3,283
฿3,776 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location from the airport"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,425 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿2,425
฿2,788 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (778 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay! VERY convenient location, great staff. Stylish accommodation with nice lounge/bar. The room we got was in the "quiet" back part of the hotel and it was indeed quiet. The bed was very comfy. However the room was incredibly tiny--we couldn't fully open the door to the room because ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Naumi Studio Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is ฿2,535 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿2,535
฿2,916 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay, always lovely staff and food and clean. Only small complaint is the tables in the room are not a good height to work at in an office desk capacity. I work from my room in between meetings and it can get uncomfortable. If there is a desk height table on request that would be amazing."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Papakowhai

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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
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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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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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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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

Titahi Bay
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Mana

Mana is well liked for its beaches and spas. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Mana
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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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