Pukerua Bay
Porirua
Visit Pukerua Bay
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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

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

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Pukerua Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Nice location. All worked well, good breakfast too
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Rydges Wellington
Great location and breakfast sadly got parking ticket outside. Unsure of what was available or not.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

ibis Wellington
Although quite dated, it was still very convenient and the location was very useful having just gotten off the ferry.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. The staff were amazing, so friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Good location
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The property was clean and well located with excellent communication from the staff. Since it was advertised as an apartment-hotel I was surprised to find the room was smaller and the kitchen facilities not as well equipped as many of the regular hotels I stayed in on this trip. This was a mid-point ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pukerua Bay

Hongoeka
Some popular features of Hongoeka include its cafes and beaches. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Plimmerton Beach or Brendan Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Plimmerton
Unique features of Plimmerton include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Plimmerton Beach or South Beach while you're exploring the area.

Camborne
While Camborne 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.

Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and South Beach.

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.
