Grab your friends and whānau and enjoy an autumn full of fun in Porirua.
Autumn in Porirua means Easter fun, Anzac Day, cool events and festivals, museum hopping, and meals enjoyed together.
Explore our great outdoors with trails to suit the whole whānau or walk along the sand on one of our beautiful beaches.
The weather can get a little wild here, but the good news is there’s plenty to keep the little ones busy with indoor activities too!
Join us for some fun Easter activities around Porirua!
Don’t miss the Titahi Bay Easter Fair this Easter Friday at Te Rauparaha Park, just a short walk from the train station!
Little Green Olive offers vegan and gluten-free hot cross bliss balls and dairy-free hot cross buns. Enjoy a chocolate Easter milkshake at Sandbar Mana and join the colouring competition.
At the Supply Room, kids can enjoy face painting, cookie decorating, and an Easter egg hunt. Get Fixed Bicycle Café serves unique hot cross buns with flavours like Nutella and a special chocolate egg martini for adults.
Try seasonal lattes at The Coffee Cart Elsdon, or a hot cross bun latte and other treats at Betsy. Urban Bake House has traditional hot cross buns fresh from the oven, while The Regal Shortbread Co. brings you decorated shortbread and two types of hot cross buns.
Autumn events offer something for everyone
Easter and the first school holidays are coming up soon, and Porirua has a lot of exciting activities planned for everyone!
Join the Porirua Grand Traverse on Sunday, April 6. This event is great for all ages, whether you’re a serious runner or just looking for a fun walk with family and friends.
Catch the last home game of the Wellington Phoenix Women’s football team at Porirua Park on April 20. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for a chance to win free passes!
Kai Tahi is another wonderful place to visit. On April 5, there’s a sustainable market, and on April 15, they will be showing the movies Rabbit Academy and Peter Rabbit for free at 11.15am and 1:00pm, along with fun activities for kids.
The Porirua Library has a special holiday program, and don’t miss the Plimmerton Community Easter Market on April 12 and the Titahi Bay Easter Fair on April 18!
Join the City Nature Challenge from April 25 to 28 using the iNaturalist app. The “Let’s Play” events on April 14 and 16 promise fun for all.
Enjoy the outdoors at Battle Hill Forest Park or on local bike trails. For adventure, visit the New Zealand Police Museum, Adrenalin Forest, Porirua Indoor Raceway, or Awesome Bounce. There’s plenty for everyone!
To find out more about what's on in Porirua City, visit our events page or check out Facebook.
Walks for all weather
Porirua has more than 100km of walking tracks that traverse the coastline, bush, city, farmland, wetlands, and historic sites. Hitting the trails in autumn is the perfect way to either warm up or catch that gorgeous but elusive sunshine.
Pick your pace and walk, run or bike your way around our city.
Sip, snack or feast your way around our city
Easter holidays mean hot cross buns and chocolatey treats at our local cafes. Porirua has some great options for a leisurely brunch, cheeky brew or your favourite coffee. Make the most of a fun day out when you come and play in our beautiful backyard.
We’re spoilt for choice of food to love in Porirua.
Life’s a beach!
Enjoy lovely walks along the coast, safe swimming spots, and rocky areas that are great for snorkelling and exploring.
If you love nature, there are winding paths through beautiful nature reserves where you can go bird watching. After a day of fun, grab some kai and watch the sunset for a classic Kiwi experience. You could also take a day trip to Mana Island, one of the city’s most beautiful treasures. You can book your trip at gomana.co.nz.
On windy days, you can see kites and windsurfers making the best of the weather as they zoom and flip over the waves at Plimmerton Beach. Watching these brave folks with their bright sails is quite a show!
Things to do on a rainy day
We all know autumn can throw crazy weather our way, but don’t worry, we’ve got loads of fun indoor options too.
Head to the pool, catch a movie at Pāuatahanui Light House, explore a museum or gallery, or take the little ones to burn off some energy at indoor amusement playgrounds where they can bounce and climb.
It's not just the littles that are spoilt for choice, with go-karting and ten-pin bowling, there's something for all ages. Or for some quieter indoor fun, check out the holiday programme at our libraries.
