Aotea 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.
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.
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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Aotea
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Brilliant central location with parking.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean. Comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great clean and close to everything
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
General vibe of the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
ibis Wellington
Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aotea
Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Whitby
While Whitby 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 The Cricket Museum.
