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.
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 exploring the galleries in Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture in Porirua. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Elsdon

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location and staff. Loved Wellington!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Aircon not functioning well. Asked for help in adjusting. Didn't happen. Telephone not working, had to go to reception to ask for blanket
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington
Staff were friendly, breakfast had decent choices, room had everything I needed for a short stay
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and the washer and dryer were good to have
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Bolton Hotel
Great service, clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Very friendly and helpful check in
Reviewed on 9 Nov 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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

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
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- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Paraparaumu Beach
- Michael Fowler Centre
- The Weta Cave
- TSB Bank Arena
- Raumati Beach
- Wellington Hospital
- Lambton Quay
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Waitangi Park
- Beehive
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Newtown Park
- Eastbourne Beach
