Papakowhai
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
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 charming cafes 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
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Wellington: Original LOTR Half-Day Experience with Weta
Papakowhai Hotel Deals
Harbour View Apartment
The room and bathroom were clean
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Aotea Lodge
Very clean room. Staff were so super friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be staying again.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very friendly and informative staff. Very nice clean room.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Very good, will definitely stay again 👍
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Lovely room, friendly helpful staff and a nice pool and sauna. We are at the restaurant in the evening and the food was excellent.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Fantastic room with stocked kitchen. Great location, wonderful staff and great amenities
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Papakowhai
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.
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.
Paremata
Paremata might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Titahi Bay
When in Titahi Bay, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mana
Beaches and spas are just a few things travelers like about Mana. A stop by South Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
