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As well as offering the ultimate city experience, Wellington is surrounded by stunning regions, making the 'Capital of Cool' the perfect base for your New Zealand escape.

Just 20 minutes north of Wellington, Porirua offers peaceful surroundings with vibrant culture, art, shopping and outdoor activity. Nestled between rolling hills, alongside two harbours and a rugged coastline, Porirua has beautiful walks beside tranquil waterways, sandy beaches and craggy cliff faces.

Here’s a suggested itinerary to make the most of your time in Porirua:

     Day 1 - Porirua Highlights

• Visit the Pataka Museum which is dedicated to celebrating New Zealand heritage and showing the very best in contemporary Maori, Pacific and New Zealand art.

• If mountain biking is your thing, then Porirua has a variety of different tracks to try – one of the most popular being Battle Hill Farm Forest.

• Spend the night at Villa Margarita, five star luxury boutique accommodation nestled in the hills of Pauatahanui Inlet. You will not believe you are only 20 minutes from Wellington city.