Aotea
Porirua
Popular places to visit
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Cricket Museum during your travels in Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture during your travels in Porirua. Check out 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.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Aotea Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great value for money. The room was a great size, massive bed, and nice lounge area in the room. Great that it is on site of the airport. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Staff were helpful and patient with the questions we had.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The room was spacious. We ate at the Portland, the hotel restaurant and had delicious beef fillet. Very nice stay.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer was great! The room was nice, clean and had everything we needed! We loved the location and the staff were helpful and friendly. Would recommend!!
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Location was good, great buffet. Room…..way too small for two people’s….no place for luggage!
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
ibis Wellington
Room was clean, staff were friendly and courteous. Matters requiring attention Room 829: 1. Ensuite sink needs drain unblocking 2. Ensuite air extraction very poor, everything steamed up very quickly 3. TV console trim coming adrift, needs glueing back in place before a guest walking between bed ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aotea
Ascot Park
While there might not be top attractions in Ascot Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Papakowhai
While there might not be top attractions in Papakowhai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Cannons Creek
Though Cannons Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Paremata
Paremata might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Waitangirua
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waitangirua and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.
Whitby
While Whitby might 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.
