Carmelita's place was great all-over, and perfect as a base to explore Wellington. There were also fun walks to do around which was nice, and the view from the bedroom is amazing (you can hear the waves below)! There is a bus stop around the corner but I found that the best way to get into town was to take the leafy pedestrian shortcut to Darlington Road and catch the 18, the 18e or 31x there. Also: I got mixed-up with my departure date, and Carmelita and her husband were very accommodating. I very much recommend this place for both business and tourist stays in Wellington!