What's Thorndon like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Thorndon. Take time to see places such as Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Khandallah Park and National Library.
How to get to Thorndon
Flying to:
- Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), 4 mi (6.5 km) from Thorndon
- Paraparaumu (PPQ), 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from Thorndon
Things to see and do in and around Thorndon
What to see in Thorndon
- St Paul's Cathedral
- Khandallah Park
- National Library
- Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park
- Ascot Street
Things to do near Thorndon:
- Lambton Quay (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- New Zealand Portrait Gallery (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Museum of Wellington City and Sea (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
- Michael Fowler Centre (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Te Papa (1 mi/1.6 km away)
Other popular Thorndon attractions
- Katherine Mansfield Birthplace
- Tinakori Hill
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 16°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 11°C)
- Rainiest months: June, July, April, May (average 95 mm of rainfall)