Pukerua Bay Travel Guide
Porirua
Visit Pukerua Bay
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
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Top hotels in Pukerua Bay
Rydges Wellington
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! Very friendly and helpful staff, great food in restaurant!! The room was very clean and comfortable!!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The Gilmore Hotel is absolutely fabulous! It’s in a great location in Wellington, with easy walking access to one of the best shopping streets along with some of the historic district areas. Staff is wonderful and the facilities have been updated and are very modern. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Friendly and professional staff, overall clean facilities and great location. The fitness facilities are very limited and there was a power outage at the time that further limited functionality.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Bolton Hotel
very nice hotel, great service. Parking is a bit of a pain, we used the valet which seemed like we had to, but that was expensive. rooms were nice.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Willis Wellington Hotel
Room was clean and staff was great. The only problem was lack of parking spots.
Reviewed on 12 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.
