Marge was the perfect host. Communications were prompt and the apartment was better than described and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the local ice cream parlour. Although it is outside of the city centre there is a bus stop at the end of the road and it is a NZ$5.50 and 20 minutes ride into the CBD. Far easier and cheaper than driving and parking. We also enjoyed walking further along the coast to Achilles Point and it’s wonderful views.