Porirua City Centre
Porirua
Visit Porirua City Centre
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.
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

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

Half Day Guided Tour in Wellington including Cable Car

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Top hotels in Porirua City Centre

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Room was clean! Private and quiet. Would stay again!
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Quick efficient check in. Room great as always. Central location.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Convenient
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Rydges Wellington
We did not have breakfast. However we had dinner last night, very good
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great to have a little kitchen, very convenient and very well equipped. Good location close to the main shopping street (steps on the shortest route)
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
excellent
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Porirua City Centre

Elsdon
Elsdon 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.

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

Ranui
While Ranui might 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.

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.

Kenepuru
Though Kenepuru 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.

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.

