Aotea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 charming cafes 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.
Activities
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Our pick of the best Aotea Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Good hotel, comfortable room and facilities.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Located right on site at the airport, perfect for early morning flight
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington is a lovely hotel and I'll definitely be coming again. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable, the buffet breakfast is delicious and there's any amenity you could want
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Willis Wellington Hotel
it's in a good area close to shops etc , it's not a luxury hotel but my room was clean , a nice view, and the price was fair. It's basic but I would stay again as you can walk to most everywhere
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The young lady at the front desk was very helpful. She took the time to help me get around the streets in the area so I had my choice to walk, drive or take public transportation. House keeping takes excellent care of the property. Some remodeling or repairs were going on and the crew worked hard ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
West Plaza Hotel
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Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aotea
Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
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.
Whitby
While Whitby 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.
