Things to Do in Thorndon, Wellington
A historic suburb that was once Wellington's elite residential area, with Molesworth Street serving as a former hub for retail and services. The area features a mix of old homes and modern office buildings, reflecting its changing character over the decades.
A historic suburb that was once Wellington's elite residential area, with Molesworth Street serving as a former hub for retail and services. The area features a mix of old homes and modern office buildings, reflecting its changing character over the decades.
Best of the Bunch Florist WellingtonChocolate Shop
Moniac MachineHistoric Landmark
The Thistle InnPub
By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026
Top things to do in Thorndon
Moniac Machine
Historic LandmarkA strange machine made to evaluate the world economy using water and lots of tubes
Where to eat & drink in Thorndon
Leafee Cafe
★ 4.9 · 230Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 7:30 AM – 2 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 2 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 2 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Best of the Bunch Florist Wellington
- 2Moniac Machine
- 3The Thistle Inn
- 4Leafee Cafe
- 5Goods Manufactory and Cafe
- 6Coffee & Toast
- 7La Petite Chocolate
- 8Tinakori Antiques
- 9Chapman Taylor Cafe & Inn
- 10Katsu Bistro
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