Aotea
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Aotea Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Yes was great
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean, well appointed easy stay
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Friendly staff and helpful. Room was great very clean nice view of the bay. 2 night stay first night had dinner in restaurant the steak was great was tempting to have again the next night, menu is a bit limited. Nice bar to have drinks. Good location easy walking to wharf area, cable car etc. would ...
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Bolton Hotel
My daughters and I stayed there for three nights and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is close to everything, the staff were lovely, and we really enjoyed the amenities, especially the spa, gym, swimming pool, and sauna.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Good stay. Studio room was a bit small but adequate
Reviewed on Apr 11, 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 Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Papakowhai
While there might not be top attractions in Papakowhai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Cannons Creek
Though Cannons Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.
Paremata
Paremata might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and South 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 Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
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 South Beach.
