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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area

After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.

Ascot Park Dog Exercise 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.

The Cricket Museum

Activities

Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

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

AU$410
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$160
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

AU$178
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,310
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

AU$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Recreate iconic scenes from the movie!

Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all

AU$169
per adult
Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all
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Our pick of the best Ranui Hotel Deals

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is AU$163 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$163
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Always a lovely stay. Great if you can get a water front room with a view. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is AU$125 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$125
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,553 reviews)
"Really amazing staff. Very knowledgeable bar staff, impressed with Emily (I think) who was telling me all about the differences in Whisky or Whiskey"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$172 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$172
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Stayed here on several occassions haven't been disappointed to date."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$109 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$109
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,337 reviews)
"Close to the lambton quay area. Was a great basic hitel. Had all we needed"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is AU$190 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$190
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very convenient, very nice room"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$82 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$82
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff service excellent. Our flight times had changed so asked for a late checkout no worries sorted straight away really appreciated. This is my 5th stay there at the ibis Wellington in the last 3 years and will be going back again now my main stay in Wellington."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

ibis Wellington
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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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

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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