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 top-notch restaurants 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
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Aotea Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Expensive but nice place to stay. Convenient and close as you can get to the airport!
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Great location and friendly, professional staff. Room was exactly what we needed, clean, and well appointed.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Wonderful location especially
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
ibis Wellington
Room was fine for an older hotel - clean with standard amenities. Air conditioning barely functioned which made for uncomfortable sleeping. For the price, the room was okay.
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Aotea
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.
Papakowhai
While there might not be top attractions in Papakowhai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
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.
Paremata
Paremata 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.
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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
