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The Dwellington

Hostel in Thorndon

Hostel

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

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About

free wifi, food and tea, shared kitchen and movie room. Building access via code, room access via rfid.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Katherine Mansfield House and Garden0.4 km
  • Reserve Bank Museum0.7 km
  • Bolton St Cemetery Chapel0.8 km
  • Thorndon Lookout0.9 km
  • New Zealand Portrait Gallery1.1 km
  • Lady Norwood Rose Garden1.1 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 60 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Takarau Gorge Road Airstrip 5.9 km
Nearest station
Wellington0.6 km
Nearest beach
Freyberg Beach2.1 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 13.4 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Dwellington?

From The Dwellington, the nearest station, Wellington, is about 0.6 km away; Takarau Gorge Road Airstrip is around 5.9 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Dwellington from the beach?

The nearest beach, Freyberg Beach, is about 2.1 km from The Dwellington in a straight line.

Does The Dwellington have wifi?

Yes — The Dwellington offers free wi-fi.

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