Home to some of the capital city’s most significant historical sites, Thorndon is the perfect example of “an oldie but a goodie”
The oldest suburb in New Zealand, Thorndon is a beautiful area on the edge of Wellington’s central business district. You’ll find a unique mix of cottages, apartments and Victorian-era villas, plus shops, pubs and cafés. It’s also home to the Beehive, Sky Stadium, and the stunning Gothic cathedral Old St Paul’s.
Thorndon is the perfect place to deep dive into the city’s and nation’s history. Have a drink at Aotearoa’s oldest pub, the Thistle Inn. Visit the birthplace of internationally acclaimed writer Katherine Mansfield. Or see New Zealand’s most important historical documents at He Tohu.
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