Ranui
Porirua
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Ranui Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
The room was spotless
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Very comfortable bed and pillows. The room was quiet even for a stormy night. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. And the room service staff were courteous and kind.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The view
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The location is excellent and so central. There are shops, restaurants and amenities such as the cable car moments away.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Gorgeous quirky design features at this hotel, loved the bar and my room was clean and very stylish
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Good location, room was fine and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ranui
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.
Porirua City Centre
While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kenepuru
Though Kenepuru 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.
Elsdon
Elsdon 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.
Waitangirua
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waitangirua and surrounding area, you can visit Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Aotea
Aotea 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.
