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If
you're visiting Porirua, your first stop should be the
information centre. This will enable you to pick up all the information
that you need to get the most out of your trip.
i-SITES are New
Zealand's official visitor centres, and there are over 80 of them
throughout the country. Aside from i-SITES, there are also information
centres in most towns and even in small settlements.
The friendly
staff at the information centres can help you find accommodation, plan
tours and activities, and give you that local insight that makes all the
difference. Most bookings can be made here for you, and you can pick up
maps and brochures to help you plan your visit. These centres also
sometimes have souvenirs for sale and internet access.
Porirua: 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.
