Ranui
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Ranui Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean room, friendly staff, great amenities, can’t complain about anything.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great room and very convenient.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean There is a short cut which we were told about after we dragged our suitcases up a steep hill. Could have done with it with email check in instructions After hour check in worked well
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Bolton Hotel
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The location is excellent
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Ranui
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.
Porirua City Centre
While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture 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 Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Elsdon
Elsdon might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture 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.
Aotea
Aotea might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
