Papakowhai
Porirua
Visit Papakowhai
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.
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.
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 Papakowhai

Aotea Lodge
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Harbour View Apartment
La vue sur la baie
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

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

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great clean and close to everything
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Papakowhai

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

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.

Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.

Titahi Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum.

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

