Title: Kenepuru Travel Guide: Best of Kenepuru, Porirua Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kenepuru](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenepuru-Hotels.d693181650944229376.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Porirua.d6149797.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kenepuru Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kenepuru.d693181650944229376.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kenepuru Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenepuru.d693181650944229376.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kenepuru Travel Guide ## Porirua ## Visit Kenepuru Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Porirua travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua.dx6149797) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plimmerton-Dog-Park-Plimmerton.d906194446616514560.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Cricket-Museum-Plimmerton.d553248621532610586.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pataka-Museum-Of-Arts-And-Culture-Porirua-City-Centre.d6108082.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4553694/59fc92f7-72f2-44cc-a1c3-8c4a5b07a4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket £5 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details) ![Time for a rest.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast £84 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-exclusive-access-to-wellingtons-secret-coast.a47048934.activity-details) ![Wellington Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396467/97261f1e-379f-4ef4-9dc1-4c2bf34a3677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Electric Bike Rental £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-electric-bike-rental.a1396467.activity-details) ![The black rider is looking for something, or someone.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/77d5df68-a7f0-4c0a-8482-f2102384b0ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour £76 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details) ![Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/467476/f02c447f-f801-45af-9a5c-c06ad18f0e71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa £32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.a467476.activity-details) ![Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44986663/8ee46870-0807-408f-bce7-04ffb8d4508a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kombucha-rum-and-craft-beer-private-tour.a44986663.activity-details) [See all activities in Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Porirua.d6149797.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kenepuru ![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/72179529_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 147 The Terrace Wellington £67 31 Jan - 1 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,654 reviews) Check in and check out was a breeze with very friendly staff. Rooms were tidy and spacious. Shower was huge with excellent pressure. Towels were soft and a great size. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Will definitely stay again. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181650944229376) ![Rydges Wellington Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30110000/30101400/30101357/02929c99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington Airport 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington £79 15 Jan - 16 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean. Comfortable. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181650944229376) ![Gilmer Apartment Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/949d1c70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel 10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington £62 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews) Great clean and close to everything Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181650944229376) ![Rydges Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1593300/1593277/963b0daa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Wellington 75 Featherston St Wellington £76 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) All was as you would expect- i live part time in Wellington and stay in the city for the occasional day- great stay Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181650944229376) ![ibis Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892500/892402/42c96629_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Wellington 153 Featherston St Wellington £55 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews) Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=892402&PinnedHotelID=892402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181650944229376) ![Oaks Wellington Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37130000/37129900/37129900/8ebf2c50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oaks Wellington Hotel 89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington £71 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Room was large, comfortable, and very clean. The balcony was much bigger than expected. Staff is great and the property is perfectly located in the middle of the city. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=37129900&PinnedHotelID=37129900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181650944229376) [See all 566 properties in Kenepuru](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=693181650944229376) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Elsdon.dx693181632730136576) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Porirua City Centre Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Porirua-City-Centre.dx693181639909363712) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ranui While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Ranui.dx693181654454124544) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Takapuwahia While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Takapuwahia.dx693181647281696768) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cannons Creek When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 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