Aotea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Our pick of the best Aotea Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very nice room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington
Room location and view was amazing, although room was small it had everything you needed. The bathroom was a bit small and not much room to put things or hang towels, another rail would be useful and mould in bottom of shower needs to be addressed. But other than that, it was great
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Everything was clean and comfortable. Washer/Dryer had a button that didn’t work, so the setting we were instructed to use wouldn’t work. Everything else was great!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating to travel issues like late arrival. While the hotel entrance is a bit hard to find, the hotel itself was beautifully appointed, comfy rooms and beds, and excellent staff.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Bolton Hotel
Lovely quiet place to stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Aotea
Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Papakowhai
When in Papakowhai, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Waitangirua
Though Waitangirua 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.
Cannons Creek
When in Cannons Creek, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Whitby
While Whitby may 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.
Aotea Travel Guide
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- Massey University
- Zealandia
- The Weta Cave
- TSB Bank Arena
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wellington Zoo
- Raumati Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- St James Theatre
- The Opera House
- Beehive
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- Petone Foreshore
- Botanic Gardens
- Southward Car Museum
- Parliament House
- Trentham Racecourse
- Newtown Park
- Basin Reserve
