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Pukerua Bay

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Pukerua Bay

Pukerua Bay is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Plimmerton, 30km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Pukerua Bay is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 1,970, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Pukerua Bay sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pukerua Bay to your route.

About Pukerua Bay

Pukerua Bay is a small seaside suburb at the southern end of the Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. In local government terms it is the northernmost suburb of Porirua City, in the Wellington Region. It is 12 km north of the Porirua City Centre on State Highway 59, and 30 km north of central Wellington. In Māori, the words

Read more puke rua literally mean two hills but it is not clear to which hills the name refers.

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Pukerua Bay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Pukerua Bay located?

Pukerua Bay is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.0333 latitude, 174.9000 longitude.

What is the population of Pukerua Bay?

Pukerua Bay has a population of approximately 1,970 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
1,970
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.0333, 174.9000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Pukerua Bay

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Southward Car Museum

One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.

11 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold national museum, renowned for its interactive exhibits, Maori taonga, and a colossal squid specimen.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington

196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Pukerua Bay

  • 30 kmMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

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