All automotive museums to visit in New Zealand

Rev up your engines at 3 automotive museums in New Zealand. Explore the history and evolution of automobiles, from classic cars to modern vehicles.

Are you a car enthusiast looking to explore the best automotive museums in New Zealand? These are the ones to check out:

  1. Museum of Transport and Technology1

    Museum of Transport and Technology

     Auckland
    The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is a technology and transport museum located in the Western Springs suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It was established in 1960 by a group of interest associations that had come together in 1957 to collect and preserve historical tram vehicles and railway locomotives. The museum was opened in 1964 and is home to a wide range of land vehicles and aircraft, many of which are still maintained by volunteers.
  2. Yaldhurst Museum2

    Yaldhurst Museum

     Christchurch
    The Yaldhurst Museum is conveniently located in the suburb of Yaldhurst in Christchurch, New Zealand. Its proximity to the Christchurch International Airport, Riccarton Race Course, and Ruapuna Speedway makes it easily accessible for tourists. The museum's location offers a great opportunity for visitors to explore the rich history of road transport vehicles in New Zealand.
  3. Southward Car Museum3

    Southward Car Museum

     Paraparaumu
    The Southward Car Museum, located in Otaihanga, New Zealand, is a renowned automobile museum and event centre. It was founded in the 1970s by Len Southward, a passionate car enthusiast, to house his extensive collection of over 450 vehicles. The museum has since grown and is now managed by a charitable trust, continuing to share Southward's love for automobiles with the public.