4/5 - Good
John
A lovely location, close to Wellington City and surrounding suburbs. A good rail and bus transportation, As a visitor to the city, a good first stop coming from the north, giving time to adjust to the busyness of a city.
Visit Porirua
Where to stay in Porirua
Plimmerton
Unique features of Plimmerton include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Plimmerton Beach or The Cricket Museum while you're exploring the area.
Titahi Bay
When in Titahi Bay, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pukerua Bay
Travelers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Porirua City Centre
While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Whitby
While Whitby might 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.
Paremata
Paremata might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD, Wellington
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Popular places to visit
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture during your travels in Porirua. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Cricket Museum during your travels in Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
$111
per adult
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
$20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
$100
per adult
Reviews of Porirua
4.5
Top Destination
- Plimmerton Beach
- Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
- Brendan Beach
- The Cricket Museum
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Paraparaumu Beach
- Lambton Quay
- Waikanae Beach
- Massey University
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Raumati Beach
- St James Theatre
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wellington Hospital
- Wellington Zoo
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings