Papakowhai
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
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.
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 charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Top hotels in Papakowhai
Aotea Lodge
No cooking , power points we’re funny installed
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
Harbour View Apartment
La vue sur la baie
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room and bathroom cleaniess perfect. Chose eco option, room sorted whilst at breakfast. All cleaning staff met in corridor very polite. Whitby's breakfast had amazing amd very huge variety of food. Able to get eggs cooked any way while waiting
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean. Comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great clean and close to everything
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Rydges Wellington
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
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.
