Ranui 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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
Top hotels in Ranui
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Brilliant central location with parking.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great location for an early morning deoarture the next day Plenty of parking to drop off luggage & check-in
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Quiet, clean and well presented in the rooms. Booking parking in advance is best. Walkable to town, mostly undercover if it's raining.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
General vibe of the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
ibis Wellington
Overall generally a good modestbpriced hotel. Decent room, and great location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranui
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.
Porirua City Centre
Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.
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 Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Elsdon
Though Elsdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
