Out of THE BLUE

Homes overlooking Sydney Harbour or the beaches of Melbourne command some of the highest real estate prices in Australia. Across the Tasman, property prices in New Zealand are at a premium in Auckland and Wellington, where people can enjoy sweeping views of the picturesque waterfront.

RIVERSIDE PARKS IN CITIES MAY ALSO HELP IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Around most of Australia’s and New Zealand’s coasts, waterfront properties and those within a short walk of the ocean often demand higher prices than those in the suburbs or inner city. But those homes may be worth much more than serious money.