Magnificent Shorelines
Wellington
Oriental Bay, Roseneath, Seatoun & More.
Wellington sits at the southern end of the North Island, the capital wrapped around a deep natural harbour and exposed to the prevailing winds of Cook Strait — the narrow stretch of water between New Zealand’s two main islands.
We list selectively along the harbour edge, the rugged south coast, and the long sweep of the Kāpiti Coast looking out to Kāpiti Island.
Frequently asked
About Wellington
- Where is Wellington in New Zealand?
- Wellington sits at the southern end of the North Island, wrapped around a deep natural harbour and exposed to the prevailing winds of Cook Strait — the narrow stretch of water that separates the North and South Islands. It is New Zealand’s capital and one of the country’s principal ports.
- What kind of waterfront properties does Exclusive Waterfront Properties list in Wellington?
- We list sparingly along the inner-harbour suburbs of Oriental Bay, Roseneath and Mt Victoria, around the eastern bays through Seatoun and Karaka Bays, along the rugged south coast at Houghton Bay and Island Bay, and on the Kāpiti Coast looking out to Kāpiti Island — including absolute waterfront homes, harbour-edge apartments and architect-designed coastal residences.
- Why is Oriental Bay significant?
- Oriental Bay is Wellington’s most tightly held waterfront suburb, set on a north-facing curve of the inner harbour just minutes from the central city. It combines some of the city’s most expensive harbour-edge real estate with a swimming beach, promenade and views across the harbour.
- How accessible is Wellington?
- Wellington Airport has regular direct flights across New Zealand and to eastern Australia, and the city is the southern end of the North Island rail network and the northern terminal of the Interislander ferry to the South Island. Oriental Bay, Roseneath and Seatoun are all within about 10 to 15 minutes of the central city, with the Kāpiti Coast around 45 minutes to the north.
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