Waitangirua
Porirua
Visit Waitangirua
Popular places to visit
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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.
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.
Things to do
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast
Top hotels in Waitangirua
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"na"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Naumi Studio Wellington
"Great location and friendly, professional staff. Room was exactly what we needed, clean, and well appointed."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Great stay"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Rydges Wellington
"Wonderful location especially"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
ibis Wellington
"Room was fine for an older hotel - clean with standard amenities. Air conditioning barely functioned which made for uncomfortable sleeping. For the price, the room was okay."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waitangirua
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.
Whitby
While Whitby might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do 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.
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.
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.
Papakowhai
While there might not be top attractions in Papakowhai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
