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.
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.
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
Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Staff have been amazing and very helpful! Room was spotless with everything that we require
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
Option of opting out housekeeping.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The room was spotless and the service of all the staff was great
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean room and comfortable beds, great check in. Staff great when we locked our key in our room! Unfortunately was very noisy, the room next to us had doors opening and closing all night and there were big rubbish trucks beeping all night.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Very cool, vibrant hotel. Amazing location
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
