Papakowhai 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

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.

Plimmerton Dog Park

Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area

After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.

Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area

Things to do

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Rp1.946.456
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Rp1.792.789
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Rp122.934
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Rp1.997.679
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Rp614.670
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Rp1.126.896
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
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Top hotels in Papakowhai

Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is Rp965.201 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp965.201
Rp1.109.981 total
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and South Beach are ...
7/10 Good! (17 reviews)
"The cheap Chinese usb fridge was useless. The room was too cramp, the chair began to fall apart from simply siting in it. Everything felt weird and disjointed. Happy and polite staff but that's not enough."

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Harbour View Lodge
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.294.596 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
Rp1.294.596
Rp1.488.785 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,732 reviews)
"Great location nice room exclusive entry to a separate hotel lounge to relax good range of choices for breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is Rp1.856.499 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
Rp1.856.499
Rp2.134.979 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great value, modern, comfortable and a very convenient annd stress free option for catching an early flight."

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is Rp1.347.892 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
Rp1.347.892
Rp1.550.076 total
13 Jun - 14 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Great location and friendly, professional staff. Room was exactly what we needed, clean, and well appointed."

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is Rp1.112.190 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
Rp1.112.190
Rp1.279.018 total
4 Jun - 5 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,533 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is Rp1.596.052 per night from 24 May to 25 May
Rp1.596.052
Rp1.835.460 total
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful location especially"

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Rydges Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Papakowhai

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Aotea

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

Aotea
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Ascot Park

Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ascot Park
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Paremata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

Paremata
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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.

Titahi Bay
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Mana

Visitors to Mana like its beaches and spas, and South Beach is a sight worth a stop.

Mana
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Cannons Creek

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

Cannons Creek

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