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Things to see in Porirua (New Zealand): 17 places and when to go
Porirua is a town in New Zealand with around 53,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (6), Nature (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are Porirua Harbour, Pātaka Art + Museum and Rangituhi / Colonial Knob. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -41.1219, 174.8524
- Population
- About 53,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (6) · Nature (5) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (1) · Temples (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- WLG Wellington, 23 km as the crow flies
What to see in Porirua
The places in and around Porirua, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Porirua HarbourHarbour in New Zealand2.4 km
- Pātaka Art + MuseumMunicipal museum and art gallery in Porirua, New Zealand1.6 km
- Rangituhi / Colonial KnobHill in New Zealand5.4 km
- Hongoeka BayBay in New Zealand6.0 km
- Karehana BayBay in New Zealand4.6 km
- Pukerua BayBay in New Zealand11 km
- St Alban's Church, PauatahanuiChurch building in Wellington Region, New Zealand5.7 km
- Aloha Friday Cafe and GalleryGallery2.5 km
- Arts on TrackGallery4.4 km
- Farm LoopHiking10 km
- Fishermans RockRock pinnacle in Cook Strait, New Zealand22 km
- Rangituhi WalkHiking4.4 km
- Restoration TrailHiking10 km
- Summit LoopHiking10 km
- Te Ara a ToaBridge in New Zealadn on State Highway 1 crossing Cannons Creek4.2 km
- Te Araroa - extreme weather alternative from Camp Elsdon, PoriruaHiking4.2 km
- Wetlands WalkHiking11 km
When to go to Porirua
The best time to visit Porirua is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:39
- FebBest time13:35
- MarBest time12:20
- AprBest time10:53
- MayPossible9:42
- JunPossible9:03
- JulPossible9:19
- AugPossible10:21
- SepPossible11:45
- OctBest time13:08
- NovBest time14:21
- DecBest time14:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 03. In January, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Porirua
The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG, Wellington), 23 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lower Hutt19 places10 km
- Upper Hutt25 places15 km
- Wellington77 places21 km
- Paraparaumu39 places27 km
- Martinborough24 places53 km
- Levin, New Zealand32 places67 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Porirua?
The best known: Porirua Harbour, Pātaka Art + Museum, Rangituhi / Colonial Knob, Hongoeka Bay, Karehana Bay. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Porirua?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Porirua?
The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 23 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Porirua as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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