Elsdon 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

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

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

฿3,431
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
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
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

฿2,437
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
Cable car over Auckland at dusk

3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour

฿24,853
per adult
3-Day Wellington to Auckland Tour
Greenbelt

All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost

฿7,212
per adult
All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost
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Top hotels in Elsdon

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,270 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,270
฿2,610 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,513 reviews)
Consistently the best place to stay in Wellington
"I love staying at this hotel. Gorgeous room, outstanding staff, convenient location and parking, perfect amenities, great food and service."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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 ฿3,497 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,497
฿4,022 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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)
"Grear"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,197 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,197
฿3,677 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! (1,002 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 ฿3,107 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,107
฿3,573 total
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay in wellington with an amazing harbour view day or night. The room was a great set out although a little tired but very comfortable bed and excellent waterfront location. Will go back again"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿1,981 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿1,981
฿2,279 total
7 Aug - 8 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 ฿2,690 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿2,690
฿3,094 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! (1,316 reviews)
"Nice room with in-room washer and dryer!!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Elsdon

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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.

Porirua City Centre
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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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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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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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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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