Thorndon is a central suburb of the capital city of Wellington, New Zealand incorporating residential and commercial aspects, situated at the northern portion of the Central Business District. This region is bordered by the rolling hills of Wadestown and the port of the Wellington Harbour.
Primary attractions of the Thorndon area are highlighted by Tinakori Road, comprised of art galleries, local boutiques, gardens and cafes. Farmers markets are a highlighting allure of the primarily residential area, and the Katherine’s Mansfield Memorial Park serves as the reigning untainted green space. Other points of interest include the Katherine Mansfield House where one of New Zealand’s most prominent authors resided, Old St. Paul’s which is a pristine example of Gothic Revival architecture and the Parliament Building which is one of the oldest buildings in the neighbourhood.
Public buses serve as the predominant form of transit around the area. A train system provides access from the downtown area to the surrounding neighbourhoods including Thorndon. Taxis are plentiful and walking is the most popular way of getting around.
Thorndon is a relatively geographically flatter region near the Wellington Harbour and was consequently one of the first European inhabited regions, dating back to the mid-1800s. The most famous local event is the Thorndon Fair, hosted annually and serving as a commercial benefit event.