Porirua Harbour

Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour, commonly known as Porirua Harbour, is a natural inlet in the south-western coast of the North Island of New Zealand.

Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour
Porirua Harbour
Sunset over Porirua Inlet and Harbour entrance
Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour
Location on the North Island
LocationPorirua, Wellington, New Zealand
Coordinates41°05′S 174°51′E
TypeHarbour
River sourcesPorirua Stream, Pauatahanui Stream
Ocean/sea sourcesTasman Sea

The harbour is within the main urban area of the Wellington Region, and is surrounded by the city of Porirua, with the city centre to the south of the harbour. It is a regional park, administered by Wellington Regional Council.

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