Porirua City Centre Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Porirua City Centre
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 charming cafes 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.
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.
Top hotels in Porirua City Centre
The Post Hotel
Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very friendly and informative staff. Very nice clean room.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Very good, will definitely stay again 👍
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Rydges Wellington
Lovely room, friendly helpful staff and a nice pool and sauna. We are at the restaurant in the evening and the food was excellent.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great location, friendly front desk staff, clean safe property. Our queen room was small but had everything we needed for a week-long stay. Kitchen equipped with exactly 2 of everything, but staff very willing to provide any extra needed.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Great rooms, very clean and such a great aesthetic- cocktails in the bar are well worth the experience too
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Porirua City Centre
Elsdon
Though Elsdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.
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.
Ranui
While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, 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.
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.
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.
