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 top-notch restaurants 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.
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
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Our pick of the best Aotea Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
As usual a pleasant stay. Lives up tp expectations
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Over night stay, very comfortable bed, heaps of food options with Airport Terminal below quick and easy check out
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington
Room was clean. Hotel is centrally located .
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Willis Wellington Hotel
Good for one night on a quick trip to Wellington.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Very comfortable and easy to get to, convenient parking etc. Lots of dining options close by. Walking distance from all major attractions in Wellington. No frills just a very comfortable and clean room with everything we needed.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Bolton Hotel
We had a fabulous stay. The bed was very comfortable, the room cozy, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the buffet breakfast was easily among the best we have had staying in hotels around the world.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
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 Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua 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.
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.
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.
