Waitangirua Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waitangirua
Popular places to visit
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
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.
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.
Activities

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

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

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Our pick of the best Waitangirua Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Dining room and bar staff were outstanding
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are great we had a family unit. Food in the Peloton was great
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington
The room was good but had to ask for extra items during the week as they ran out. Loved the pool and spa. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean There is a short cut which we were told about after we dragged our suitcases up a steep hill. Could have done with it with email check in instructions After hour check in worked well
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

WQ Wellington Quarter
The staff were very welcoming and courteous and the hotel's environment was tasteful and quiet.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
Some stickiness on bedside table Room beautifully decorated
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waitangirua

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.

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 South Beach.

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.

Ascot Park
Ascot Park might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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.

