Things to do in Porirua

Activities, attractions and tours
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Most popular experiences in Porirua

Tours & day trips

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Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is P 11,230 per adult
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Adventure & outdoor

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

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

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,738 per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Food, drink & nightlife

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Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington

Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington

Activity duration is 3 hours
Price is P 7,774 per adult
Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington

Water activities

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Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour

Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,604 per adult
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

Activity duration is 40 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is P 14,339 per adult
Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

What to do in 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.

Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture

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.

The Cricket Museum

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.

Plimmerton Dog Park

Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area

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

Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area

Areas of Porirua

#TroveOn A panoramic view of the Kapiti coast

Plimmerton

Unique features of Plimmerton include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Plimmerton Beach or The Cricket Museum while you're exploring the area.

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Titahi Bay

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

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Aotea

Aotea might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Royal Mount Carmel Falls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Porirua City Centre

While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Royal Mount Carmel Falls and Plimmerton Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Porirua City Centre
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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.

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Pukerua Bay

Travelers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pukerua Bay