Ranui 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.
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.
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
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Ranui
Rydges Wellington Airport
Location, room, amenities, staff were all excellent. Looking forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location close to harbour front.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
N/a
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, large room. Good location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Small but in good shape.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Great location. Frig but no microwave. Water from the shower overflowed into the toilet area because there was only a small rubber gasket between them. It was reported to the housekeeper.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranui
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.
Porirua City Centre
Though Porirua City Centre 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.
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.
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.
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua 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.
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.
