Automotive Museums

Sports and Vintage Aviation Society   (www.nzmuseums.co.nz/MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=156)  

The Sports and Vintage Aviation Society museum is a living museum with aircraft restoration and flying of aircraft the main aims.

Southward Car Museum   (www.southward.org.nz)  

Located in Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand. This museum has a collection of 200+ cars and 80 motorcycles.

Wellington Cable Car Museum   (www.cablecarmuseum.co.nz)  

Here you will learn more about the colourful 100-year history of the Wellington Cable Car.

Railway Enthusiasts Society   (www.railfan.org.nz)  

The museum which includes the society's administration and meeting room is an historic building relating to the railway history of New Zealand.

Pete's Pioneer and Transport Museum   (www.petesmuseum.co.nz)  

New Zealand history and heritage museum in Kerikeri, in the Bay of Islands. The museum showcases vintage and classic cars, along with displays of pioneer history and the heritage of New Zealand.

Ashburton Aviation Museum   (www.ashburton.co.nz/aviation/)  

From the past - for the future.

Yaldhurst Museum of Transport and Science   (www.yaldhurstmuseum.co.nz)  

This museum has a large collection of classic cars, vintage automobiles, Harley Davidson motor cycles and parts. Located in Yaldhurst, 15 minutes away from Christchurch City.

The Pointon Collection   (www.pointoncollection.co.nz)  

Enthusiasts own and lovingly preserve this cars and costumes collection.

Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum   (www.tokomarusteam.com)  

New Zealand's original steam heritage attraction, the Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum is a private collection of machinery belonging to Colin and Esma Stevenson. Visit this Manawatu museum for a taste of history and a guided tour of genuine steam engine relics.

The East Coast Museum Of Technology (Inc.)   (ecmot.8m.com)  

On-line listing of the Museum's main exhibits and of the history of the Museum itself.

Palmerston North Electric Power Station Inc   (www.geocities.com/pnpowerstn)  

Palmerston North's power station opened in 1924 and served the city until 1992. It is now being converted into an electrical museum.

Wanaka Transport & Toy Museum   (www.wanakatransportandtoymuseum.com)  

One of the largest private collections in the Southern hemisphere. Four building housing over 450 vehicles, 12 aircraft, 30,000 Toys and 1,000s of miscellaneous items. Home to New Zealand's largest Barbie and Star Wars collection.

Paekakariki Rail & Heritage Museum   (pspt.wellington.net.nz)  

Located in the Paekakariki Railway Station, the museum features displays of local Maori and heritage items, along with sections devoted to railways and the marine occupation of the McKays Crossing area during WWII.

Confederate Air Force New Zealand Wing Trust   (www.commemorativeairforce.org)  

Experience World War II aviation history.