the northeastern part of the suburb is dominated by a large area of parkland, which stretches north towards johnsonville. three parks that make up this reserve land total almost of the slopes of mount kaukau. the summit of this peak, which is topped by wellington's main television transmitter tower, provides impressive views of the harbour. khandallah has a reputation for being one of the most affluent of wellington's suburbs; one of the "three ks" with karori and kelburn.