Title: Porirua City Centre Travel Guide: Best of Porirua City Centre, Porirua Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Porirua City Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-City-Centre-Hotels.d693181639909363712.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Porirua.d6149797.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Porirua City Centre Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Porirua-City-Centre.d693181639909363712.Car-Hire-Guide)[Porirua City Centre Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-City-Centre.d693181639909363712.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Porirua City Centre Travel Guide ## Porirua ## Visit Porirua City Centre Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Porirua travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua.dx6149797) --- ### 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 lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pataka-Museum-Of-Arts-And-Culture-Porirua-City-Centre.d6108082.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) #### 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) ### Things to do ![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 £86 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/f0ad91f8-0d40-4c7a-b8bc-b3d1400c4f39.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 £77 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-original-hd-lotr-experience-includes-weta-tour.a47049360.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) ![Wellington: Wētā Workshop Experience and Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48214902/34e78d05-cbfb-4b26-a3b5-35590c245bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-weta-workshop-guided-tour-ticket.a48214902.activity-details) ![ Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45273253/5986cd2e-89ae-42b1-ab8d-408930e7290d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weta-workshop-guided-transfers-tour.a45273253.activity-details) [See all activities in Porirua](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Porirua.d6149797.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Porirua City Centre ![The Post Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109917100/109917092/96b4d290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Post Hotel 3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua £66 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways are located ... 7.4/10 Good! (42 reviews) Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=109917092&PinnedHotelID=109917092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181639909363712) ![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 £89 14 Mar - 15 Mar 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! (1,004 reviews) Room was very clean, spacious with great amenities. Breakfast buffet was good. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=30101357&PinnedHotelID=30101357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181639909363712) ![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 £70 15 Feb - 16 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! (1,699 reviews) Great check in staff, clean modern room. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=24850&PinnedHotelID=24850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181639909363712) ![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 £88 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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! (1,010 reviews) The room was spacious. We ate at the Portland, the hotel restaurant and had delicious beef fillet. Very nice stay. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1593277&PinnedHotelID=1593277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181639909363712) ![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 £100 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (1,456 reviews) We paid a reasonable price for a perfectly practical suite. Thank you! The parking arrangements need to be clearly explained when booking. It would help to make arrangements with the buildings across the street for guests to use elevator to The Terraces. Except for the uncertainty of convenient parking, ... Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181639909363712) ![Naumi Studio Wellington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977400/977353/9e768313_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Naumi Studio Wellington 213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington £63 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (959 reviews) Great rooms, very clean and such a great aesthetic- cocktails in the bar are well worth the experience too Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=977353&PinnedHotelID=977353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693181639909363712) [See all 579 properties in Porirua City Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693181639909363712) 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) ### 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. [](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) ### 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. [](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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Kenepuru.dx693181650944229376) ![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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Cannons-Creek.dx693181629378887680) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porirua-Aotea.dx553248635976386492) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Porirua City Centre Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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