Greater Wellington Porirua © WellingtonNZ LEFT: Boat sheds in Porirua © Rob Suisted RIGHT: Porirua © Johnny Hendrikus
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Levin TOP TIP: Hungry after all that exertion at Adrenalin Forest? Refuel in the historic setting of Gear Eatery & Bar just next door.
Paraparaumu Plimmerton Beach Flat,
PAEKĀKĀRIKI Porirua Pātaka Art + Museum Showcasing the best in contemporary Māori, Pacific Island, New Zealand and international arts and culture. Toi Store also has an appealing range of ceramics, art prints and jewellery.
walkways. Kids love the Splash Pad, complete with spray cannons and tipping buckets, there’s also a playground, barbecue and picnic area, coffee cart and miniature train rides operating most Sundays (1-4pm).
New Zealand Police Museum
Adrenalin Forest If aerial
A wonderfully presented history of the New Zealand Police, full of engrossing stories.
obstacle courses, rope swings, flying foxes and high-wire challenges are your thing, this will put a smile on your dial.
sheltered and shallower than other beaches in the area, this beach is a popular for swimming and windsurfing.
Mana Island Sitting just off the coast of Porirua, day trips to this predator-free island put visitors in proximity to little spotted kiwi,
North Island robins, blue penguins, parakeet and more.
Harbour’s Edge Take a stroll along the Harbourside Path to Get Fixed Bicycle Café where you can hire a bike or just relax with a coffee, gelato or light bite on a bean bag. Pop into Blue Bell Club for vibrant Pacifica homeware and fashion.
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Aotea Lagoon This is a great spot with wheelchair and buggy-friendly
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