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

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

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

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2025

Rydges Wellington
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2025

ibis Wellington
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2025
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.