Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay
Oriental Bay
Basic information
Local authority Wellington City
Population 1,116 (2006 [1])
Facilities
Surrounds
North Wellington Harbour
East Roseneath
South Mount Victoria
West Te Aro
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Oriental Bay is a suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Located close to the CBD on Wellington Harbour, it has the closest beach to the centre of the city and is thus a popular spot both for living and for visiting.

Oriental Bay is situated against the northern slope of Mount Victoria, 1.5 kilometres southeast of the city centre, at the start of a coastal route which continues past Hataitai around Evans Bay. The suburb was named after one of the first ships to bring settlers to Wellington.

According to the 2006 census, Oriental Bay has a population of 1,116.[1]

The Carter Fountain, situated in the bay itself, is a distinctive feature of Oriental Bay.

In the Summer months, Oriental Bay becomes a hive of activity. Cafes, restaurants, and bars sit side by side and attract many. The beach is consumed with swimmers, party goers and families. It is common to find an array of buskers, entertainers and food vendours in Oriental Bay, making it one of the most popular spots in all of Wellington.

Oriental Bay is one of the most expensive real estate areas in New Zealand. Oriental Terrace, which runs off Oriental Parade, has houses which range from $1.2 to $6.5 million (NZD).

Notable residents

  • Sam Neill - Actor (Home situated in Upper Roseneath)
  • Bob Hoskins - Actor ($1.5 Million (US) Duplex on Oriental Parade)
  • Kerry Pendergrast - Former Mayor of Wellington (Penthouse Apartment on Oriental Parade)
  • Jane Campion - Academy Award-Winning Film Maker ($2.3 million (US) Apartment on Oriental Terrace)
  • Robyn Kahukiwa - International Maori/New Zealand Artist
  • Pete Postlethwaite - Actor
  • Emily Watson - Actress ($1.2 million(UK) Condo on Oriental Parade)
  • Adrian Hailwood - New Zealand Fashion Designer

  • Beach at Oriental Bay

  • Oriental Bay as seen from Queens Wharf

  • Carter Fountain

  • Wellington from Oriental Bay

  • Fireworks over Oriental Bay

References

  1. ^ a b Quickstats about Oriental Bay

Coordinates: 41°17′27.60″S 174°47′42.00″E / 41.291°S 174.795°E / -41.291; 174.795


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