Oriental Bay
Mt Victoria's colorful Victorian villas present a picture of island elegance perched precariously on the edge of this bush-clad hillside. The city's hilly terrain, unfamiliar to the original surveyors, has resulted in some eccentric yet delightful streetscapes. Keep an eye out for footpaths that are, in fact, narrow-winding streets, and for private cable cars that provide access to some of the more remote hilltop homes. The Southern Walkway rambles through the bush to emerge at the top of Mt Victoria for spectacular 360-degree views of the city. At its foot, tree-lined streets frame the pleasant inner-city suburbs of Mt Victoria and Oriental Bay. Several excellent guest houses can be found here including Dunrobin House, as can some of the finest restaurants that are subtly located in nooks and crannies throughout the area. Try the Roxburgh Bistro, or for something a little different Theo's Greek Taverna. The award-winning Parade Café is a popular place for brunch, particularly with bathers that swim at the adjacent Freyberg Pool.Nightlife
Attractions
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery
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