What's Thorndon like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Thorndon. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Tinakori Hill and Khandallah Park. There's plenty more to see, including Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral.
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
- Tinakori Hill
- Khandallah Park
- National Library
- Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park
Things to do near Thorndon:
- Lambton Quay (0.4 mi/0.6 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)
- The Opera House (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
Other popular Thorndon attractions
- Ascot Street
- Katherine Mansfield Birthplace
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)