Aotea
Porirua
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Half Day Guided Tour in Wellington including Cable Car
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Aotea Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Amazing reception staff, who let us check in early, very friendly and helpful. The room was also clean, spacious and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
We often stay here when we are travelling. The hotel is comfortable and clean. We don’t have breakfast as we are usually on an early morning flight but have dinner which has been good. The staff are always helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Rydges Wellington
Great service from young nan who fixed our heating and garaged our car. Convenient location. Pool looks great.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
Bolton Hotel
Excellent service, spotless, great location. 5 minutes walk to Parliament building . Highly recommended.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and comfortable, had everything we needed and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location and surprisingly quiet considering there was a lot on in Wellington that weekend. Room was spacious and well appointed.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
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 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.
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.
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 The Cricket Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.