Elsdon 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 Elsdon Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Aircon not functioning well. Asked for help in adjusting. Didn't happen. Telephone not working, had to go to reception to ask for blanket
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington
We did not eat breakfast. However we did eat dinner. The Pork Belly was one of the best I have eaten recently and its size was beyond comparison
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and the washer and dryer were good to have
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Bolton Hotel
Great service, clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Clean, spacious room. Grand old building. Friendly staff and good breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Elsdon
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.
Takapuwahia
While there might not be top attractions in Takapuwahia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Kenepuru
While Kenepuru 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.
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.
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.
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 Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Elsdon Travel Guide
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Zealandia
- The Weta Cave
- TSB Bank Arena
- Raumati Beach
- Lambton Quay
- Massey University
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Wellington Zoo
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- Waitangi Park
- Beehive
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- St James Theatre
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
- Trentham Racecourse
- Botanic Gardens
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Newtown Park
- Eastbourne Beach
