Papakowhai Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
Popular places to visit
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 lively bars 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.
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 Papakowhai
Harbour View Lodge
Midnight check in no issues. Room clean and staff great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Aotea Lodge
Rydges Wellington Airport
Location, room, amenities, staff were all excellent. Looking forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location close to harbour front.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
N/a
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, large room. Good location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Papakowhai
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ascot Park
Ascot Park 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.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Titahi Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
