Papakowhai
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Top hotels in Papakowhai
Harbour View Lodge
My hotel room did not have view of the harbor, it was small, clean. The mattress was very hard, did not find it very comfortable. Reasonable enough for price and duration of my stay. The digital key I was given to enter the premises after 10pm, did not work when I arrived back in early hour of dawn, ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Nice location. All worked well, good breakfast too
Reviewed on 24 Apr, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very convenient for early flights from Wellington airport with no need to walk outside to access Departures. Overall staff, hotel amenities, and room were very good. However, the washroom vent was quite noisy which was bothersome.
Reviewed on 23 Apr, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Great location and breakfast sadly got parking ticket outside. Unsure of what was available or not.
Reviewed on 21 Apr, 2026
ibis Wellington
Although quite dated, it was still very convenient and the location was very useful having just gotten off the ferry.
Reviewed on 23 Apr, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location. The staff were amazing, so friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 16 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Papakowhai
Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and South Beach.
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.
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.
