Takapuwahia
Porirua
Visit Takapuwahia
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 Takapuwahia

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great position - easy walk to everywhere
Reviewed on Nov 3, 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

Willis Wellington Hotel
Staff were welcoming helpful and friendly and the room was lovely and very clean with all neccesssary supplies and amenities. Lovely view from the window. Convenient location walking distance from down town and Cuba st. Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Takapuwahia

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.

Porirua City Centre
While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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

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.

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.

