Kenepuru
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.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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

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

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Top hotels in Kenepuru

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Everything was amazing - v clean, v comfortable n very convinient except one of the elevators sounded like it was going to breakdown. Had a few scary moments w strange sounds.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Close, difficult to find though, signage poor
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington
Soft beds (King in our case), clean, large room and bathroom...and incredible breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was excellent with kitchen and clean bed and bathroom. Gym access was to a proper health club 5 minutes away, prefer this as it was a good fscility with sauna, swimming pool and weights and machine. Place was near Lambton Quay shops and resturants on Willis st, good stay and friendly reception ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Bolton Hotel
Great staff and rooms
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
Cool vibey hotel in an excellent location, would stay again!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kenepuru

Elsdon
Though Elsdon may 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.

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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

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.

Takapuwahia
While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Aotea
When in Aotea, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

