Whether you're visiting Porirua for the day or staying the night, we have the best things to see, eat and do in this little Greater Wellington town of 55,000.

Your guide to the best things to do in Porirua
Just twenty minutes north of Wellington, Porirua is probably most famous for being home to the Whittakers chocolate factory since 1969. However, Porirua is also home to plenty of beautiful walking tracks, outdoor activities, neat cafés and food trucks and the renowned Pātaka Art + Museum. Here's our guide to the neatest places of Porirua.
Morning
Wake up at The Post Hotel
3 Serlby Place, Porirua
A newly refurbished hotel inside the old post office building, The Post is a lovely place to wake up in. The light, bright and airy apartment-style rooms (there are 36 in total), have been refreshingly decorated in a modern style. If you fancy treating yourself, the concierge can have a bouquet of Mavis and Fox Blooms delivered to your room before you arrive. How sweet is that?

Afternoon
Evening
Dinner at Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant
15 Hartham Place North, Porirua
A popular restaurant, Tuk Tuk provides its customers with delicious Thai food without having to leave Porirua for the big smoke. The owner's intention is for Tuk Tuk Thai to be the central connection for people to meet from the likes of Kapiti Coast, Hutt City and Wellington and have a great night out. In terms of meals, crowd favourites are the Pad Thai and green curry. Every now and then they roll out a crispy pork dish which is also a big hit with locals.

12 Hours Porirua
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Wake up at The Post Hotel
3 Serlby Place, Porirua
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Coffee & Breakfast at Local Authority
shop 1/1 Walton Leigh Avenue, Porirua
Cafes, Home, Eat & Drink
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Culture at Pātaka Art + Museum
17 Parumoana Street, Porirua
Galleries & Museums, Home, Culture, Stay & Explore
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Morning tea at Fryday Donuts
5 Tangare Drive, Takapuwahia
Home, Eat & Drink
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Shopping at Harbours Edge Pop-Up
10 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua
Cafes, Home, Services, Eat & Drink, Shops
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Lunch at The Little Goat + La Cabrita
Cobham Court, Porirua
Home, Restaurants, Eat & Drink
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Move your limbs at Whitireia Park
Whitireia Road, Titahi Bay, Porirua
Activities, Home, Outdoors, Stay & Explore
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Afternoon refreshments at Plimmerton Kombucha
3/51 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua
Goods, Eat & Drink, Shops
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Dinner at Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant
15 Hartham Place North, Porirua
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10
Watch a film at Light House Cinema
3 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pauatahanui
Activities, Home, Stay & Explore