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.

  • Best of the Bunch Florist WellingtonChocolate Shop
  • Moniac MachineHistoric Landmark
  • The Thistle InnPub

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Thorndon in Wellington

Top things to do in Thorndon

  • Best of the Bunch Florist Wellington

    4.8 · 272
    Chocolate Shop
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Moniac Machine

    Moniac Machine

    Historic Landmark

    A strange machine made to evaluate the world economy using water and lots of tubes

  • La Petite Chocolate

    La Petite Chocolate

    Chocolate Shop· NZ$10–20
  • Tinakori Antiques

    Tinakori Antiques

    Antique Market

Where to eat & drink in Thorndon

  • The Thistle Inn

    The Thistle Inn

    4.5 · 1.5k
    Pub· NZ$30–80
    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Leafee Cafe

    Leafee Cafe

    4.9 · 223
    Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    7:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
  • GOODS Manufactory and Cafe

    GOODS Manufactory and Cafe

    4.8 · 313
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20

    A cafe on Tinakori Road offering pastries, coffee, and treats.

  • Coffee & Toast

    Coffee & Toast

    4.9 · 164
    Café & Bakery· NZ$20–30
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 4 PM
  • Katsu Bistro

    4.8 · 104
    Japanese· NZ$20–30

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Map of Thorndon with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Best of the Bunch Florist Wellington
  2. 2Moniac Machine
  3. 3The Thistle Inn
  4. 4Leafee Cafe
  5. 5GOODS Manufactory and Cafe
  6. 6Coffee & Toast
  7. 7La Petite Chocolate
  8. 8Tinakori Antiques
  9. 9Katsu Bistro

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