Hataitai is a Wellington suburb on the eastern side of Mount Victoria, around 3 km from the CBD via the Mount Victoria Tunnel. It sits in a valley facing Evans Bay, with Mount Victoria to its west and Kilbirnie to its east.

What is the Mount Victoria Tunnel?

The Mount Victoria Tunnel is a 623-metre road tunnel built in 1931, connecting central Wellington and Hataitai by going under Mount Victoria. It's the main route between the CBD and the eastern suburbs and famously creates rush-hour delays.

Is Hataitai Beach a good swimming spot?

Hataitai Beach is a small, sheltered town beach on Evans Bay, suitable for swimming on calm days and popular for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. It's not a destination beach but works well for a quick local dip.

How do I get from the Wellington CBD to Hataitai?

The Number 24 bus runs from Wellington Railway Station through the Mount Victoria Tunnel to Hataitai. By car, the same tunnel route takes 5 to 10 minutes off-peak. There's also a separate Hataitai Bus Tunnel for buses and pedestrians.

What's at Hataitai Park?

Hataitai Park is the local sports ground in central Hataitai, with rugby and cricket fields and the Hataitai Bowling Club nearby. It's the home ground for several local clubs and used heavily on weekends.

Which schools are in zone for Hataitai?

Children living in Hataitai are in zone for St Oran's College, Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre, Wellington East Girls' College, Evans Bay Intermediate, Hataitai School, Kilbirnie School, Hutt International Boys' School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Hataitai?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page — enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Hataitai, Wellington | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Hataitai

Hataitai sits on the eastern side of Mount Victoria, around 3 km from the Wellington CBD via the Mount Victoria Tunnel (built 1931). The tunnel famously eats into a chunk of Wellington commuter time twice a day, but otherwise the suburb is quiet, established and tucked into a valley facing Evans Bay.

The local hub is Hataitai Village along Waipapa Road, with a Four Square, the popular Hataitai Pharmacy, BurgerFuel, Hell Pizza, the Realm cafe and the standard mix of local services. Nothing flash, all of it busy. The village is small enough that you'll see the same people twice in a Saturday morning.

Hataitai Park has rugby, cricket and the Freyberg Pool nearby. Hataitai Beach is a small, sheltered town beach on Evans Bay - good for kayaking and a quick swim, more honest than glamorous. The Mount Victoria summit is a 20-minute walk uphill from the village, with a 360-degree view over Wellington that's worth doing at least once.

Hataitai is also the gateway to Wellington's eastern suburbs (Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Miramar, the airport), which is what most non-locals use it for. The Hataitai Bus Tunnel, originally a 1907 tram tunnel, gives buses and pedestrians a separate, quicker route through the hill.

Is Hataitai a good place to live?

Hataitai is home to roughly 6,465 people across 17.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Hataitai scores 77 out of 100, with a safety score of 64/100 and 26% green space.

Schools: Hataitai has 48 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.15M, and weekly rent typically sits around $596.

Lifestyle: Hataitai has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 9.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Hataitai is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety64
Amenities100
Schools92
Housing Affordability33
Green space86
Community100
Transport100

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $1.15M
Median Weekly Rent: $596/wk
Median HH Income: $160K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): -3.8%
Data Year: 2023

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hataitai?: Hataitai is a Wellington suburb on the eastern side of Mount Victoria, around 3 km from the CBD via the Mount Victoria Tunnel. It sits in a valley facing Evans Bay, with Mount Victoria to its west and Kilbirnie to its east.
What is the Mount Victoria Tunnel?: The Mount Victoria Tunnel is a 623-metre road tunnel built in 1931, connecting central Wellington and Hataitai by going under Mount Victoria. It's the main route between the CBD and the eastern suburbs and famously creates rush-hour delays.
Is Hataitai Beach a good swimming spot?: Hataitai Beach is a small, sheltered town beach on Evans Bay, suitable for swimming on calm days and popular for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. It's not a destination beach but works well for a quick local dip.
How do I get from the Wellington CBD to Hataitai?: The Number 24 bus runs from Wellington Railway Station through the Mount Victoria Tunnel to Hataitai. By car, the same tunnel route takes 5 to 10 minutes off-peak. There's also a separate Hataitai Bus Tunnel for buses and pedestrians.
What's at Hataitai Park?: Hataitai Park is the local sports ground in central Hataitai, with rugby and cricket fields and the Hataitai Bowling Club nearby. It's the home ground for several local clubs and used heavily on weekends.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hataitai

Schools in zone for Hataitai

Children living in Hataitai have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.

St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 504 · decile 10
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1639 · decile 9
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1014 · decile 8
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 337 · decile 7
Hataitai School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 10
Kilbirnie School
Contributing · roll 204 · decile 10
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 653 · decile 10

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School Zone Checker

Enter your address to check your school zone in Hataitai. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.

Other nearby schools

Schools close to Hataitai that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 725 · decile 8 · 1.1 km away
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1941 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary · roll 213 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary · roll 136 · decile 10 · 1.4 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary · roll 128 · decile 5 · 1.5 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 208 · decile 6 · 1.6 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 5 · 1.6 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 287 · decile 6 · 1.7 km away
Newtown School
Contributing · roll 310 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School · roll 23 · 1.9 km away
Roseneath School
Full Primary · roll 73 · decile 9 · 1.9 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 719 · decile 4 · 2.0 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing · roll 165 · decile 5 · 2.1 km away
Miramar North School
Contributing · roll 227 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 335 · decile 5 · 2.2 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing · roll 275 · decile 7 · 2.3 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary · roll 175 · decile 5 · 2.3 km away
Worser Bay School
Contributing · roll 109 · decile 9 · 2.6 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Full Primary · roll 368 · decile 8 · 2.7 km away
Te Aro School
Full Primary · roll 210 · decile 4 · 2.7 km away
Berhampore School
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 3 · 2.8 km away
Scots College
Composite · roll 1171 · decile 10 · 3.0 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Full Primary · roll 71 · decile 8 · 3.1 km away
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Kahurangi School
Full Primary · roll 259 · decile 3 · 3.3 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Composite · roll 175 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing · roll 201 · decile 7 · 3.4 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Full Primary · roll 37 · decile 8 · 3.4 km away
Wellington Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1427 · decile 8 · 3.5 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Full Primary · roll 270 · decile 10 · 3.5 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Full Primary · roll 228 · decile 8 · 3.6 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 562 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Correspondence School · roll 8517 · 3.7 km away
Thorndon School
Full Primary · roll 270 · decile 8 · 3.7 km away
Queen Margaret College
Composite · roll 755 · decile 9 · 3.8 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing · roll 324 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Northland School
Full Primary · roll 214 · decile 7 · 4.1 km away
Seatoun School
Full Primary · roll 367 · decile 9 · 4.1 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary · roll 196 · decile 10 · 4.2 km away
Altum Academy
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 4.7 km away
Owhiro Bay School
Contributing · roll 82 · decile 9 · 4.9 km away

Explore Hataitai

Things to do(14)

Hataitai Park

Evans Bay Marina

Badminton Wellington Centre

Cog Park

Legacy Taekwondo

Wellington Football Club

Mt Vic Trails

Adrenaline Fitness

HBC

Marist St Pats Rugby Club

Tai Tonga 41 Waka Ama Outrigger Canoe Club

Wellington Diving Club

Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club

Wellington Softball Association

Parks & green spaces(3)

Hataitai Park

Evans Bay Marina

Cog Park

Healthcare(1)

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	20.07	15.07	1.73	11.39
☀️ Feb	19.61	15.2	2.25	10.85
🍂 Mar	17.78	13.12	1.69	10.1
🍂 Apr	16.58	12.24	4.03	7.91
🍂 May	14.54	10.51	3.52	6.98
❄️ Jun	13.18	9.17	2.74	6.58
❄️ Jul	12.08	8.14	2.69	6.23
❄️ Aug	11.73	7.94	2.63	7.74
🌸 Sep	13.69	9.69	2.88	8.65
🌸 Oct	14.6	10.26	2.72	10.05
🌸 Nov	15.94	11.66	1.67	10.67
☀️ Dec	18.07	13.7	2.47	10.94

Living in Hataitai

Is Hataitai a good place to live?

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Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Hataitai

Schools in zone for Hataitai

St Oran's College

Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre

Wellington East Girls' College

Evans Bay Intermediate

Hataitai School

Kilbirnie School

Hutt International Boys' School

Check your school zone

School Zone Checker

Other nearby schools

St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)

Wellington College

Clyde Quay School

St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)

St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)

St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)

St Annes School (Newtown)

Mt Cook School (Wellington)

Newtown School

Central Regional Health School

Roseneath School

Rongotai College

Miramar Central School

Miramar North School

South Wellington Intermediate

Lyall Bay School

Holy Cross School (Miramar)

Worser Bay School

Brooklyn School (Wellington)

Te Aro School

Berhampore School

Scots College

Clifton Terrace Model School

Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School

Kahurangi School

TKKM o Nga Mokopuna

Houghton Valley School

St Anthony's School (Seatoun)

Wellington Girls' College

Kelburn Normal School

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

St Mary's College (Wellington)

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu

Thorndon School

Queen Margaret College

Island Bay School

Northland School

Seatoun School

St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)

Altum Academy

Owhiro Bay School

Explore Hataitai

🎯Things to do(14)

Hataitai Park

Evans Bay Marina

Badminton Wellington Centre

Cog Park

Legacy Taekwondo

Wellington Football Club

Mt Vic Trails

Adrenaline Fitness

HBC

Marist St Pats Rugby Club

Tai Tonga 41 Waka Ama Outrigger Canoe Club

Wellington Diving Club

Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club

Wellington Softball Association

🌳Parks & green spaces(3)

Hataitai Park

Evans Bay Marina

Things to do(14)

Parks & green spaces(3)

Healthcare(1)

Places to eat & drink(22)

Tradies & services(9)

Shops(6)

Beauty & fitness(19)

Professional services(3)