Cannons Creek
Porirua
Visit Cannons Creek
Popular places to visit
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cricket Museum during your trip to 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 exploring the galleries in Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture in Porirua. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

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

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Cannons Creek

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Location was perfect completely centred in Wellington. We’ve stayed there before three years ago and noticed there’s quite a lot of rundown in the room that we had. Also hard to check in as there was only one person at the time and had to wait 15 minutes, even to just get an umbrella. But besides, ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
Friendly staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Comfortable stay for an early morning flight the next day. Staff were great.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Quiet, clean and well presented in the rooms. Booking parking in advance is best. Walkable to town, mostly undercover if it's raining.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Very cool, vibrant hotel. Amazing location
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
Overall generally a good modestbpriced hotel. Decent room, and great location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cannons Creek

Ranui
While there might not be top attractions in Ranui, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways.

Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Porirua City Centre
Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.

Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

