Ranui Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Activities

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

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion
Our pick of the best Ranui Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room and amenities provided excellent rest and privacy
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
I was so happy with the customer service , Very helpful and I will recommend them to friends and family who travel to Wellington New Zealand in the future. 💯 recommendation from myself
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Bolton Hotel
Excellent service, spotless, great location. 5 minutes walk to Parliament building . Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great hotel - very comfortable, clean with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location and surprisingly quiet considering there was a lot on in Wellington that weekend. Room was spacious and well appointed.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


