Porirua City Centre
Porirua
Visit Porirua City Centre
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.
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.
Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Top hotels in Porirua City Centre

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Dining room and bar staff were outstanding
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Great room and very convenient.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington
The room was good but had to ask for extra items during the week as they ran out. Loved the pool and spa. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean There is a short cut which we were told about after we dragged our suitcases up a steep hill. Could have done with it with email check in instructions After hour check in worked well
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

WQ Wellington Quarter
Great staff. Room was clean, comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
Some stickiness on bedside table Room beautifully decorated
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Porirua City Centre

Elsdon
Though Elsdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

Takapuwahia
While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

Ranui
While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.

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.

Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

