Ranui
Porirua
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.
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.
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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Top hotels in Ranui
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Check in and check out was a breeze with very friendly staff. Rooms were tidy and spacious. Shower was huge with excellent pressure. Towels were soft and a great size. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean. Comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great clean and close to everything
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Rydges Wellington
All was as you would expect- i live part time in Wellington and stay in the city for the occasional day- great stay
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
ibis Wellington
Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Room was large, comfortable, and very clean. The balcony was much bigger than expected. Staff is great and the property is perfectly located in the middle of the city.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranui
Cannons Creek
Though Cannons Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.
Porirua City Centre
While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kenepuru
Though Kenepuru might 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
Elsdon 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.
Waitangirua
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waitangirua and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Aotea
Aotea 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.
