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 National Library while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including St Paul's Cathedral and Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park.
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
- National Library
- St Paul's Cathedral
- Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park
- Ascot Street
- Katherine Mansfield Birthplace
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
- Tinakori Hill
- Khandallah Park
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)