Aotea
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 lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Aotea
Rydges Wellington Airport
The room was spotless
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The staff were lovely, the room was clean
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The view
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, serviced apartment with good amenities in a good location near waterfront and cable car. Excellent reception. Surrounded by car parks so no good views out of the window.
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Gorgeous quirky design features at this hotel, loved the bar and my room was clean and very stylish
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Good location, room was fine and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aotea
Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua 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.
Whitby
While Whitby 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.
