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The 9 best suburbs in Wellington: Ranked by locals

Where to live in the Windy City

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 6 May 2026 | 3 min read

1. Newtown

2. Berhampore

3. Mt Victoria

Mt Victoria is all sunshine, old villas, and greenery.

4. Miramar

5. Roseneath

6. Brooklyn

7. Kelburn

Can't beat Oriental Bay on a good day

8. Oriental Bay

9. Hataitai

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