This was my first trip to New Zealand and truly a wonderful experience. The food, the shops and activities and family filled my time. However aside from time with family and the beauty of New Zealand my place and host, Sayuri and Matthew, brought it all together. They are very kind and accommodating. There was nothing to be in need of because they thought of everything for my comfort. Their place is definitely the spot to be. The place and it's surroundings are safe for sure. There is easy access for places your want to get to and even short cuts. There is so much to see and do just in the area they live in and surrounded by like Botanical Gardens, the Cable Cars/museum, Kelburn Village, The Habor and much more. The zoo in Wellington is great. Now Lyft isn't available but Uber is to get you to and from the airport if needed or their public transportation. You definitely want to get to areas like Cuba St and Lambton Quay and there sites to see just didn't seem to end. I wish my time could have been longer. I also loved how I could take that nice walk to Lambton Quay or ride the Cable car from Matthew and Sayuri's place. Should I go back to New Zealand I couldn't image staying any other place.