Porirua City Centre 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 lively bars 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

Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

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

฿8,772
per adult
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

฿3,411
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

฿2,437
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

฿27,971
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Cable car over Auckland at dusk

3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour

฿24,853
per adult
3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour
Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour

฿4,873
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour
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Top hotels in Porirua City Centre

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,149 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,149
฿2,471 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,519 reviews)
"Was ok woll be staying elsewhere in future not kid friendly"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,408 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿3,408
฿3,920 total
28 Jul - 29 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay for early flights"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,222 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,222
฿3,705 total
27 Jul - 28 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! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Rydges Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is ฿2,694 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,694
฿3,098 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location with excellent service."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿1,999 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿1,999
฿2,299 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and the breakfast is great. However, the aircon in the rooms is similair to a industrial unit used in russian nuclear reactors, just as much noise, but barely cools. Perfect for a short stop, but if you intend spending long in the room or a light sleeper askmin advance ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

ibis Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,695 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿2,695
฿3,100 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,317 reviews)
"Nice room with in-room washer and dryer!!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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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