Takapuwahia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Takapuwahia
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.
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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 Takapuwahia Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location in Wellington
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very clean, beautiful rooms, polite staff, easy check in and out
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Nice central location, everything was clean and in good condition. The staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The building is modern, and located halfway up the hill, with fairly easy access to the CBD via an adjacent hotels parking garage elevators. The rooms are totally kitted out to be like a small apartment...dishes, glasses, cutlery and utensils. Best of all, a washer/dryer combo WITH laundry detergent. ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
Walking distance to lambton quay
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Characteristically Wellington, quirky yet comfy. Excellent city locale. Fair warning however, it is Cuba St and this is not a hermetically sealed modern building. There will be noise. And it will be late noise.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Takapuwahia
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.
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.
Titahi Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
