Kenepuru Travel Guide
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.
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
Things to do
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Kenepuru
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay. Quiet, clean and the staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, very quite and bed was comfortable. Staff at checkin gave me an late checkout.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean . Did not eat in restaurant
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Rooms were clean. Everything is close by. We could walk to takina conference center, the Te Papa museum, the water front and the Cuba area. Publix transportation is easily accessible but you need NZ cash or the bus card. Ubers were easily available too. The breakfast spread was good. The hotel is ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Bolton Hotel
Room was clean, food was great, and the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Breakfast was great. Shower was crap.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kenepuru
Elsdon
Though Elsdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Porirua City Centre
Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Ranui
While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.
Takapuwahia
While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, 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.
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.
