Ranui 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 lively bars in this walkable area.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

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.

The Cricket Museum

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.

Plimmerton Dog Park

Activities

Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

AU$417
per adult
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

AU$162
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Greenbelt

All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost

AU$342
per adult
All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,327
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Best wine tasting tour

Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour

AU$268
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Our pick of the best Ranui Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$118 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$118
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,493 reviews)
"The room was functional but dated. The bed was excellent.the bathroom sink lacked a plug and there are no grab rails for the shower,"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is AU$180 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$180
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very comfy and do easy to get to my flight"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$164 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$164
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good stay. Good service. Overall good. My room needed a little love but otherwise comfy bed and good facilities."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is AU$173 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$173
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Good hotel in great location
"For a family group the room we chose, with one queen and two single beds was ideal. The room was tidy and clean. The location is very handy for the Te Papa end of Wellington too. Parking is available for a fee on a first come, first served basis."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is AU$108 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$108
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Very good customer service, great to have a restaurant on sight, and very handy to main shopping areas. Lovely comfy bed and cosy room."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

ibis Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$115 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$115
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,308 reviews)
"Great location, spacious room. Everything was in walking distance"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ranui

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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.

Cannons Creek
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Porirua City Centre

Though Porirua City Centre 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.

Porirua City Centre
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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.

Elsdon
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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.

Kenepuru
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Waitangirua

Though Waitangirua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Waitangirua
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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.

Aotea

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