Guidebook for Porirua
Food Scene
Plimmerton Taj
8 Steyne AveExcellent Indian food.
Peppermill Cafe & Bar
4 Norrie StBest coffee in Porirua. Excellent brunch options
Drinks & Nightlife
The Co-Op Kitchen & Bar
69 Discovery DrGreat menu as well as venue to meet friends
Sandbar Pub
109 Mana EsplanadeAnd the have a courtesy coach
Sightseeing
The walk to the boat sheds and beyond is beautiful. Historic too. One of New Zealand’s contemporary poets lived in a boat shed here in the 1970s.
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2 Mana EsplanadeThe walk to the boat sheds and beyond is beautiful. Historic too. One of New Zealand’s contemporary poets lived in a boat shed here in the 1970s.
Arts & Culture
Pataka Art + Museum
17 Parumoana StExcellent overview of the city’s culture
Parks & Nature
Wellington
Unnamed RoadRestored wetland nature reserve.
This is a challenging walk if you go through the forest. Beautiful views over the city when you reach the top.
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Porirua Scenic Reserve
This is a challenging walk if you go through the forest. Beautiful views over the city when you reach the top.
Shopping
All your needs are available at Mana Esplanade shopping precinct, from supermarket to gift store and chemist.
Mana Esplanade
Mana EsplanadeAll your needs are available at Mana Esplanade shopping precinct, from supermarket to gift store and chemist.
Getting Around
This train line will take you into Wellington City or up the Kapiti Coast to Waikanae
Paremata Station
This train line will take you into Wellington City or up the Kapiti Coast to Waikanae