What to do and see in Porirua, North Island: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

September 30, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Discover the best top things to do in Porirua, New Zealand including Pataka Art + Museum, New Zealand Police Museum, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, Whitireia Park, Pirates Cove, Ngati Toa Domain.
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1. Pataka Art + Museum

17 Parumoana Street, Porirua 5022 New Zealand +64 4-237 1511 [email protected] http://www.pataka.org.nz/
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Pataka Art + Museum

A museum and art gallery only 15 minutes north of Wellington, PATAKA is dedicated to celebrating our heritage & specialises in showcasing Maori, Pacific Island, New Zealand, Asian and international contemporary art & culture. PATAKA has five main galleries with over 14 major exhibitions annually. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe while relaxing beside our Japanese garden. Be inspired, stimulate your creativity or let us tempt you with a gift from our shop.

Reviewed By JohnDeereQueen - Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

This is an excellent museum and art gallery for all ages. I highly recommend a visit! There is a children's play space, stunning art exhibitions which change regularly, very interesting local historical displays and high quality items for sale in the gallery. There is also a cafe on site which has friendly staff and a good selection of vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free items as well as the usual cafe items. The Porirua library with free wifi is also based in this building. Go check it out!!

2. New Zealand Police Museum

The Royal NZ Police College Campus Papakowhai Rd, Porirua New Zealand +64 4-238 3141 http://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/history/museum
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

New Zealand Police Museum

Free general admission, guided tours $5 adults, $3 children and senior citizens, interactive crime-solving puzzles and dress-ups for children. Toilets inside the museum, wheelchair access, parking, gift shop. 2 minute drive off State Highway 1 and 20 minute drive from central Wellington.

Reviewed By cpcog - Wellington, New Zealand

The museum is free of charge but full of interactive activities. It is suitable for everyone, from young kids to adults. You will learn a lot about nz police about history, uniform, job nature and so on. You can have self guided activity according to your age. It is interesting. The staff was very friendly and helpful. She gave us briefing about the museum and let us know what we could do, such as fingerprint machine and photo booth. There are different police uniform for guests to try! Love it! We went there on easter holiday so no paid education activities were available. It was a pity but it also gives us reasons to visit again! Before going, i contacted the museum via email. They replied quickly personally. I am impressed! There will be police dog activity in April! It should be fun! I think it is the best to drive to the museum but taking bus from wellington is ok too. Prepare about 1 hour would be enough.

3. Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

610 Paekakariki Hill Road, Porirua 5381 New Zealand +64 800 496 734 [email protected] http://www.gw.govt.nz/battlehill
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

Reviewed By Artnita - Porirua, New Zealand

I always enjoy Battle Hill park. It’s so good for so many reasons; walking, sightseeing, feed eels, swim, camp, picnic... in fact I am going again on Sunday with my church. I’m looking forward to it

4. Whitireia Park

Titahi Bay, Porirua New Zealand http://www.gwrc.govt.nz/whitireia-park/
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Whitireia Park

Reviewed By cpcog - Wellington, New Zealand

It is a big area and the view is stunning. You better drive to explore the area. you can see rocks, large grassland, ocean and so on that you would like to capture all scene! Don't miss the point at the cliff! There are not many people on our visit. I love the quiet and peaceful atmosphere. We can see some people taking their dogs. The only problem was the strong wind. Sometimes we can't stand still. I can't have my hat secure on my head. Maybe you should find a day with mild wind if possible. You can see Mana Island from some angle. Stunning!

5. Pirates Cove

2 Wineera Drive, Porirua 5022 New Zealand +64 4-237 6809 [email protected] http://www.adventuregolf.co.nz/locations/pirates-cove-wellington/location/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Pirates Cove

Reviewed By Ambassador610344

been a while since we ve been there but its a great place to have lots of fun for the kids pplus nice coffee places around the corner along the waters edge.

6. Ngati Toa Domain

Mana, Porirua New Zealand +64 4-237 5089 [email protected] https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council/city-planning-and-reporting/reserves-management/reserve-search/ngatitoa-domain/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Ngati Toa Domain

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