Papakowhai
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
Popular places to visit
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture during your travels in Porirua. Check out 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.
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Cricket Museum during your travels in Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do

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

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Top hotels in Papakowhai

Aotea Lodge
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Rydges Wellington
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

ibis Wellington
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Papakowhai

Aotea
Aotea might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ascot Park
While there might not be top attractions in Ascot Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

Paremata
Paremata might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Titahi Bay
When in Titahi Bay, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mana
Mana is well-liked for its beaches and spas. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Cannons Creek
Though Cannons Creek might 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.