Papakowhai

Porirua

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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

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.

Plimmerton Dog Park

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.

The Cricket Museum

Things to do

Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

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

P15,206
per adult
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
Elves, Hobbits, Dwarfs

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

P10,982
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
The black rider is looking for something, or someone.

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

P5,913
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Lord of Rings Half Day Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

P6,420
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Greenbelt

All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost

P12,503
per adult
All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

P1,859
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Top hotels in Papakowhai

Aotea Lodge
Aotea Lodge
3 out of 5
65 Whitford Brown Ave, Porirua, Porirua
The price is P4,934 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
P4,934
P5,674 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified motel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and ...
7.4/10 Good! (104 reviews)
"Large room with new fittings and comfy beds. Owners and management lovely and sought to make our two night stay as comfortable as could be. Good parking, Next to Police College and couple minutes from Porirua - 15 mins to Wellington. Thank you."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Aotea Lodge
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is P4,026 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P4,026
P4,630 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,470 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is P5,672 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P5,672
P6,523 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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)
"Breakfast yummy. Room warm."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is P5,748 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P5,748
P6,611 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location from the airport"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
The price is P4,245 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P4,245
P4,882 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (782 reviews)
"Very unique and friendly. Great stay"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Naumi Studio Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is P4,439 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P4,439
P5,105 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, always lovely staff and food and clean. Only small complaint is the tables in the room are not a good height to work at in an office desk capacity. I work from my room in between meetings and it can get uncomfortable. If there is a desk height table on request that would be amazing."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Papakowhai

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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.

Aotea
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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.

Ascot Park
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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.

Paremata
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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.

Titahi Bay
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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.

Mana
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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.

Cannons Creek

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