Elsdon Travel Guide
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.
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture in Porirua. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cricket Museum during your trip to Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
Top hotels in Elsdon
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room and amenities provided excellent rest and privacy
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Lovely friendly staff,room was spotless,quiet and so comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and functional. Staff were very helpful and helped explain how to get to nearby amenities, attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Bolton Hotel
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Clean tidy room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Elsdon
Porirua City Centre
Though Porirua City Centre may 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.
Takapuwahia
While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Kenepuru
While Kenepuru may 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.
Ranui
While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.
Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Titahi Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Elsdon Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Elsdon by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Porirua neighborhoods
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- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Paraparaumu Beach
- The Weta Cave
- Michael Fowler Centre
- TSB Bank Arena
- Raumati Beach
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Hospital
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- Waitangi Park
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- The Opera House
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Newtown Park
