Elsdon Travel Guide

Porirua

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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

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.

Plimmerton Dog Park

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.

The Cricket Museum

Things to do

Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

£200
per adult
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

£78
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Lord of Rings Half Day Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

£84
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost

£164
per adult
All Who Wander Wellington Are Not Lost
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

£87
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
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Top hotels in Elsdon

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is £56 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£56
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,470 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is £84 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£84
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast yummy. Room warm."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is £85 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£85
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location from the airport"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington
4 out of 5
223 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £57 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£57
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (782 reviews)
"Very unique and friendly. Great stay"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Naumi Studio Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is £62 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£62
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,295 reviews)
"A unique find right in the heart of the city. It was great having an all-in-one washer/dryer, and the apartment had a decent amount of space with everything needed to cook. Clean, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet. There were also some good cafés and restaurants within easy walking distance. Overall, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is £56 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£56
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, always lovely staff and food and clean. Only small complaint is the tables in the room are not a good height to work at in an office desk capacity. I work from my room in between meetings and it can get uncomfortable. If there is a desk height table on request that would be amazing."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Elsdon

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Porirua City Centre

Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

Porirua City Centre
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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.

Takapuwahia
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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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.

Kenepuru
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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.

Ranui
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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.

Cannons Creek
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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.

Titahi Bay

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