6 Best Porirua Walks and Where to Treat Yourself Afterwards

Pukerua Bay in Porirua.
Explore the great outdoors (and hospitality) with these walks in the Porirua region.

Toi Store at Pātaka

The inside of Toi Store at Pātaka.
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Gallery and museum gift shops are sometimes seen as a nice-to-have, a neat place to peruse some trinkets on the way out.

Kai Tahi

The dining area inside Kai Tahi Porirua.
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Porirua is well-known as a proud harbour city, with its glistening waters an indelible part of its social and aesthetic identity.

Escarpment Domes

A view of a bay from inside Escarpment Domes Porirua.
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Some of the best ideas are born out of midlife crises.

Tunapo Escape

The Tunapo Escape accommodation on a sunny day.
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Located just 35 minutes from central Wellington atop the picturesque Paekākāriki Hill, Tunapo Escape is a tiny house getaway that provides an escape in every sense of the word.

Karehana Bay Beach

Looking across the sand covered bay where there are tree covered hills next to the beach.
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Tucked away in a small nook at the north-western end of Plimmerton, Karehana Bay is often overlooked by visitors to Porirua.

Te Ara Piko Walkway

Someone cycling on the boardwalk part of Te Ara Piko Walkway, Porirua.
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The Te Ara Piko pathway is one of the best long walks in the Porirua region, taking you along the entire northern side of the Pāuatahanui Inlet, across diverse and stunning terrain.

Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve

Wild grass.
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Originally developed as a sanctuary for birds and other creatures populating the area, the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve doubles as a quiet retreat for humans as well.

Escarpment Track

Woman looks out at the view.
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Escarpment Walk is a beautiful coastal trail that boasts stunning views of the Kāpiti Coast nearly all the way through.

Te Rauparaha Arena

Arena with a Maori sculpture out the front.
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Te Rauparaha Arena is the place to come when you feel like moving your body.

Pātaka Art + Museum

Two women looking at a multi-panel painting of snowy mountain peaks.
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Pātaka Art + Museum is a true gem in the crown that is the valuable resource of Porirua art and history.

Adrenalin Forest Wellington

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If you’re a seeker of thrills, you’ll likely have a lot of fun at the aptly named Adrenalin Forest in Porirua.

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

Red sheds and rolling hills.
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About 500 hectares make up the rolling hills of the Forest Park and a range of walking tracks take you through fields and along stream beds.

Bites, Beers and Beaches: The Porirua Edition

A view of Pukerua Bay in Porirua at sunset.
Nothing beats a cold brew and a good feed after a hot summer's day at the beach.

Rangituhi Colonial Knob

The view from the top of Rangituhi.
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If you feel like working up a sweat, and gyms have never been your thing, then set your sights on a big old stroll up Rangituhi.

Whitireia Park

Grassland and hills overlooking the sea.
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Take a breather from the city and recentre yourself in this picturesque spot that has million-dollar views in every direction.