Elsdon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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
Our pick of the best Elsdon Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
We had an amazing room with a balcony and harbour view.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great convenient location for earlier departure. Room was Clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great location and really clean
Reviewed on 20 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 Elsdon
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.
Takapuwahia
While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
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.
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.
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 The Cricket Museum.
