If you are relocating to Wellington for work or family, welcome! We’re firm believers that you can’t beat Wellington on a good day and we’re certain you’ll love your time in the Capital.
Before you move to Wellington, it’s a great idea to learn as much as you can to help you to make key decisions about temporary accommodation for when you first arrive, which suburbs you want to live in, available transportation, weather, education, sports and leisure opportunities. We hope this guide assists you with this.
7 Essentials to Know Before Relocating to Wellington
Wellington has made great strides in becoming one of the world’s most desirable cities. Great shopping and dining, plentiful work opportunities, a stunning harbour and easy access to much-loved beaches, parks and a compact footprint meaning you are never far from anything that’s happening! To help you with your upcoming move, here are 7 things we think you should know more about:
1. Fully furnished apartments – when you first arrive in the Capital, finding a place to stay is top priority. Our fully furnished properties are the ultimate temporary accommodation while you are searching for your new home. With everything provided, you don’t need to worry about when your furniture will arrive, giving you the ability to take your time to find permanent accommodation.
2. Weather – yes, it does get quite windy in Wellington, but we are lucky to have a rather comfortable year-round climate. Winters do have the occasional frost with a nippy wind chill, but our summers are lovely and warm. It does rain, but not as often as Auckland!
3. Transportation – Wellington has a great public transport system consisting of electric buses and trains, plus an historic cable car. Once you are in the CBD, it is also very easy to get around on foot too. Parking can be challenging in some areas, making properties with onsite carparks very desirable.
4. Popular suburbs – Wellington’s top suburbs to live within include Mt Cook, Oriental Parade, Thorndon, Te Aro and Karori. We recommend spending time visiting and chatting with locals, checking out the types of education and housing each suburb offers. We do have furnished rental properties available within many of these suburbs which provides you with the option to ‘try before you buy.’
5. Sports and leisure – Wellington is no stranger to national and international sporting events, as well as theatre and concerts. There are also plenty of local sports clubs to join, as well as cultural, music, arts and hobby clubs.
6. Shopping – CBD shopping remains popular in Wellington, but don’t forget to visit the boutiques around Cuba Street, Willis Street and Featherston Street too. For larger shopping malls, you’ll need to head out towards Johnsonville and the Hutt Valley.
7. Cafes and restaurants – there are so many opportunities to tempt your tastebuds from the hundreds of local cafes and restaurants. Our café culture is legendary and we’re also home to dozens of award-winning restaurants. If you’d like some personalised recommendations, we’d love to share a few of our favourite eateries with you.
Our team are here to help and we’d love to assist you in finding the perfect furnished rental accommodation for your upcoming move. We are happy to work with both individual and corporate enquiries and look forward to welcoming you to Wellington.