Porirua City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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 Porirua City Centre Hotel Deals
The Post Hotel
Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location in Wellington
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very clean, beautiful rooms, polite staff, easy check in and out
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
No Ocean view. Although the heater adjustment didn't work we were warm enough for a comfortable sleep.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The building is modern, and located halfway up the hill, with fairly easy access to the CBD via an adjacent hotels parking garage elevators. The rooms are totally kitted out to be like a small apartment...dishes, glasses, cutlery and utensils. Best of all, a washer/dryer combo WITH laundry detergent. ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
Walking distance to lambton quay
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Takapuwahia
While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Ranui
While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
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.
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
