Activities and Attractions in Porirua City
This page lists commercial activities and attractions in Porirua City suitable for families and children.
For other activities and attractions, follow the links on the left. See also the Leisure section for more recreational activities such as swimming pools etc.
Miniature Adventure Golf
Ahoy me hearties! How about a round of adventure golf! 18 holes, "Mystery Hole In One" Prizes, Kids Golf Certificates and Group Golf Challenges.
Come down to Wineera Drive (behind the Warehouse) and enjoy a game of mini-golf in the Pirates Cove. Go through waterfalls, over bridges, in caves and on the pirate's ship. Great fun for all the family. Adults $10, School students with ID $8. Phone (04) 237 6809 or visit their website from the link below.
Strike (formerly Bowland)
35 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua Phone (04) 237 4428 Fax (04) 238 9023.
Open 7 days, 9 am - late.
Experience "Glow in the Dark" bowling, automatic scoring with graphics.
Shoe hire available.
Or visit their website from the link below.
Cinemas
Lighthouse Theatre
A cinema with a fully licensed cafe with a top range of wines and beers, the best coffee, ice cream and counter food. Offers movies that have a high intellectual standing, and an environment where enthusiasts can meet in comfortable surroundings.
Located at 3 Paekakariki Hill Road, Porirua City, phone: (04) 234 6770. View Current Movies or check the Coming Soon section from the links below, and make an online booking.
Readings Cinema, North City Shopping Centre
Reading Cinemas Porirua is North City's First Class 5 screen cinema complex. The cinemas feature huge wall to wall screens, first release movies and value packed candy bar deals!
View their current movie schedule from the link below.
Go-Karting
North City Indoor Go-Karting, 3 Raiha St, Elsdon, Porirua Phone (04) 237 0671 Fax (04) 237 0674
View their website business listing and location map from the link below.
Experience the thrill of New Zealand's fastest indoor sprint karts on New Zealand's longest track.
Double seater karts available.
Licensed snack facilities 12 noon -10pm.
Free to watch.
Mana Island Yacht Charters
- Cook Strait Sailing Adventures
- Expeditions to Mana Island Scientific Reserve
- Fishing and Picnics
- Weekend Family Specials
Mana Island Yacht Charters provides a unique skippered sailing experience up to 5 nautical miles into Cook Strait, with landings on Mana Island to visit the scientific reserve. The sailing vessel "Paikea" is approved by Maritime New Zealand to carry up to nine passengers for an adventure of a lifetime.
Contact Juliet or Michael (021) 030 6545
Email Bookings: bookings@sailmanaisland.co.nz
Visit their website from the link below.
Kapiti Island Tours
Ferry transport to Kapiti Island daily trips, Island guided tours
Phone 0800 527 484
Email info@kapititours.co.nz
Visit their website from the link below.
Fishing Charters
West Coast Fishing Charters - for individuals or up to 5 people
Day or half day trips
Phone (04) 236 8605
Email neil@wellingtonfishing.co.nz
Visit their website from the link below.
Kayaking and Diving
New Zealand Sea Adventures - trips to adventure spots around New Zealand
Purchase or kayak hire, fishing and kayaking equipment, and diver training
Phone (04) 233 8238
Email nzsa@scubadiving.co.nz
Visit their website from the link below.
Links to more information
External websites:
Jasons - for travel information around New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific: http://www.jasons.com
Porirua City Council links: