Pukerua Bay Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Pukerua Bay
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Top hotels in Pukerua Bay
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great check in staff, clean modern room.
Reviewed on 8 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
ibis Wellington
Room was clean, staff were friendly and courteous. Matters requiring attention Room 829: 1. Ensuite sink needs drain unblocking 2. Ensuite air extraction very poor, everything steamed up very quickly 3. TV console trim coming adrift, needs glueing back in place before a guest walking between bed ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Quest 256 Lambton
Very clean room and as new condition. Microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine and washing machine all included and a small kitchen that has everything needed for a short stay. The location is also 2nd to none, 80m to Woolworths and cable car and 150m to waterfront restaurants and museums. Will stay ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pukerua Bay
Hongoeka
Some popular features of Hongoeka include its cafes and beaches. If you're in the mood to explore farther, The Cricket Museum or Plimmerton Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
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.
Camborne
While Camborne 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 The Cricket Museum.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.
Titahi Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
