We had a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Cushla’s Oriental Bay studio, overlooking her garden and the ocean beyond. It was spacious, clean, well designed, with magnificent views, dotted with artworks and a beautiful mosaic shower. Cushla was generous, always willing to assist. Parking was sometimes tenuous; the street’s steep incline didn’t help. Close to waterfront, shopping, restaurants and (for those vertically inclined) the ascent to Mt Victoria. Wellington is a lively, cultural centre beautifully positioned and always buzzing.