Waitangirua Travel Guide
Porirua
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Waitangirua

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean room, hotel handy in Wellington city , very walkable Breakfast good range of different options..
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean, modern room with good facilities and tasty room service food. Courteous and professional staff.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, tidy, good communication and economic
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington
The room was good but had to ask for extra items during the week as they ran out. Loved the pool and spa. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
The room we had was of generous proportions and we were on 8th floor with a view out to the harbour. If could fault it was because the bathroom didn't have any hooks to hang things on and it didn't seem to have an exhaust system for when the shower was running.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

ibis Wellington
Everything was ok, except the room cleaning. The room looked clean in surface, but there was trash on the carpet floor from days before. The extra blanket was just thrown and not properly arranged once the beds were made. Overall was a good start, except the cleaning which was annoying and uncomfortable ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waitangirua

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.

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 South Beach.

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.

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.

Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

