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If you come to Porirua looking for fun, excitement or a dose of adrenalin, you certainly won't leave disappointed. There's bound to be aquatic, family or thrilling activities either here or not too far away, from marine mammal encounters and eco-tourism adventures to cruises and jet-boat rides. New Zealand is the 'Adventure Capital of the World', so adrenalin-pumping action is found all over the country. Jet boating and white-water rafting are exhilarating ways to check out the country's crystal-clear rivers and magic scenery. If you would rather stay dry then there's a myriad of land and air-based activities on offer too. The brave can try bungy jumping, the slightly less courageous can enjoy a tandem hang-glide or parapent, or for the ultimate thrill there is the free-fall skydive. Plus, abseiling or exploring the captivating cave systems that riddle both the North and South Islands should definitely be on your to-do list.

Porirua City has an atmosphere and life of its own with the largest indoor and bulk retail complexes
in the region. A must-see is Pataka, Porirua's Museum of Arts and Culture, which showcases the best
in contemporary Maori, Pacific Island and New Zealand art. Pataka is now host to the Melody Farm
Music exhibit, an interactive display full of musical instruments, jukeboxes and record players
dating back to the 1840s. Other museums in the area include the New Zealand Police Museum, which is
packed full of old police uniforms, medals, regalia and information about disasters and historic
crimes. There are many walking tracks around the area, including easy walks around the coastland.
The Porirua Trust Aquatic Centre is fun for the whole family, with waterslides, a rapid river and
spa pools. Other attractions include go-karts, fishing trips, three golf courses and Aotea Lagoon
for family entertainment. There are beaches, where you can enjoy kayaking, surfing, windsurfing,
boating, swimming and diving. For recreational fishers, there are several boat launching ramps or
the Mana Marina for those who require a more permanent mooring. Off the coast lies Mana Island, home
to many endangered species such as the takahe.