My husband and I stayed at AirB&B 1 Telford Tce, Oriental Bay, Wellington, for 5 nights when we came to Wellington for WOW. Because we were arriving late a key was arranged for us and lights left on at our private entrance, which was very welcoming. The accommodation presented very well – modern and spacious (even though it was one large bedroom, one large bathroom and a tiny ‘office’) with tasteful artwork and sculptures (and fresh bowls of flowers). The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet so we slept well. There is a lovely view out through the Nikau palms, over the garden to Oriental Bay and there is a deck overlooking the garden to sit and read or chat if the weather is good.

Our hostess was very friendly and helpful, with good tips on eating out and making sure there was nothing more that we needed. There were enough breakfast items for our stay with fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt, muesli and multiple teas to choose from.

Parking could be a potential issue in this residential area. Parking coupons can be bought and displayed to prevent parking tickets. This is not unusual in Wellington though and certainly not a big problem for us. An alternative to hire cars could be taxis which were cheap or walking if you don’t mind the hike up the hill! It is an easy and pleasant walk into town from Oriental Bay.