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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Our pick of the best Ranui Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great place, very convenient to the airport..
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Rooms old, air conditioning unit was very loud and could not change heat setting. Minimal parking available
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Location is very good , breakfast is ok
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Easy to find and suited our family
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Clean, comfortable rooms. Beautiful hotel. Staff are very helpful. Close to town and restaurants/ cafes. Wasnt spund proof on the saturday night the pub close by was very loud.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranui
Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
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.
Elsdon
Though Elsdon 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.
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Belmont Regional Park.
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
