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Porirua is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

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.