Wellington is a city of hillside suburbs with bush and native birds, narrow winding streets, botanic gardens, and some of the best views in the world. Many houses are up flights of steps or shared walkways; some even have their own private cable cars. Space is at a premium and many houses do not have garages.
The city's position along the Cook Strait - which connects the South Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea - means that Wellington is also exposed to sea breezes. No matter where you are in the city, you are never very far from New Zealand's beautiful coastline.
Central City
The first areas to be settled in the nineteenth century are in a ring around the central business district (CBD). These inner-city residential neighbourhoods offer proximity to the city, views of the harbour or city, mostly Victorian or Edwardian-style timber houses, and many well-established community facilities.
City apartment living, particularly around the southern end of the CBD in Te Aro, has grown in popularity over the past decade. There is a considerable choice of accommodation, from flats in converted warehouses, factories and offices to purpose-built apartments and townhouses.
Suburbs
The western suburbs offer leafy streets and quality, substantial homes in a mix of styles - from colonial villas to ultra-modern executive residences.
The eastern suburbs offer a similar range of housing options as well as immediate access to the bays and beaches of the south Wellington coastline.
Northern Areas
If a more rural lifestyle appeals, you might want to consider the northern reaches of the city - still just 20 minutes away from the CBD by car. Here you can access larger parcels of land, enjoy the peace and solitude, breed horses or dogs or tend a large garden.
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