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AUCKLAND TRANSPORT MUSEUM. Auckland Transport Museum is a terrific place to visit, you can see here

It is a great place to see the planes from World War II as well. There is always a tram driver giving people information in this city to take the right way to the Museum.

More about Auckland Transport Museum

This is the largest transport and technology museum that offers its visitors of all ages an exciting learning experience. There is held as well school holiday experiences, live activities, family day out etc. Visitors can see everything about New Zealand aviation, everything about energy, communications, all the rails, all kind of road transports, tramways and all the equipment for emergencies and security. Auckland Transport Museum has an extension of 40 acres and is one of the most precious and valuable places from this beautiful country.

It was opened for first time in 1964 by so many volunteers, it was explored and enjoyed by millions of local, national and international attendees. From the start it was focussed on creating fun, stimulation of the vision and the environment in all its attendees.

Auckland Transport Museum’s Collection Themes

Auckland Transport Museum is the largest transport and technology museum. There is collection on display distributed in different themes, such as the following:

Aviation

Here you can learn more about the story of each plane. Visitors will enjoy seeing the largest collection of commercial and military aircraft. Visitors can see in Auckland Transport Museum aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, such as de Havilland Mosquito and the modern Skyhawk and Aermacchi. Some of the Aircraft collection are the following:

  • Adams Ornithopter, ZK-MPF Ref 6.

  • Aerospace CT-4A Air trainer - The first New Zealand built aircraft to fly around the world.

  • Auster J/1B Aiglet NZ1708, ZK-BBY, ZK-BWH.

  • Avro 683 Lancaster Bomber B Mk VII, NX665, converted to B Mk III configuration by New Zealand Bomber Command Association members at Auckland Transport Museum.

  • Everson Brothers Gyrocopter - Built by Ron and Ernie Everson 1961 – 1962 and towed as an aerodyne (‘glider helicopter’) by car on Muriwai beach.

  • Fairey Swordfish replica.

  • Flagor Scooter, ZK-EYL.

  • Fletcher FU 24.

Tramways

You can see and ride on trams that worked originally in New Zeeland and Australia. These are one of the most important things from Auckland Transport Museum. Mostly they are trams from the 50’s, they carried more than 200,000 people a year, and it helped a lot to mobilize people around. Some of the Auckland Transport Museum trams collection are the following:

  • Double Decker (1902). Brush built the six cars as part of the first order. In 1923, the Tramways converted them to a single deck before their withdrawal in 1948. The body is in storage, but is a restoration priority.

  • Dinghy. Similar to the eighteen 1902 Brush single-saloon cars on 4-wheel 21E trucks, but built by Auckland Electric Tramways Co at Ponsonby.

  • M Class (1908-12). The M Class was Auckland's most numerous type (99 built) running until the early 1950s.

  • Semi-Steel (1926). The striking “art deco” appearance of these trams, combined with innovative structural design, represents a significant milestone in Auckland's fleet. Designed and built in Auckland.

Military

The Auckland Transport Museum Military Collection exhibits the first Zealand military technology, plus military vehicles, communication equipment from many wars, all the existed uniforms, photographs, etc. Some of the collection are the following:

  • Military Collection Objects.

  • Anti-Aircraft Gun [3.7 Inch].

  • Tank [Valentine Mark II].

  • Jeep [Willys].

  • FV432 Armored Personnel Carrier.

Auckland Transport Museum Road

Visitors can explore all the motors and vehicles they want, they can be impressed by the large number motors and collections. In this section visitors can find:

  • 100 motor cars.

  • Horse-drawn vehicles.

  • Road building vehicles.

  • Motorcycles and bicycles.

  • Commercial vehicles.

  • Other items such as engines, tools, petrol pumps and car parts.

At the same time Auckland Transport Museum road’s visitors can enjoy the view of a small collection of busses, and things associated to them, such as bus tickets, signs, maps, and timetables. This is a must go place if there are people visiting New Zealand. And it looks even more beautiful with the Christmas lights, visitors can receive nice treats, see beautiful scenes, listen Christmas songs, and more. It is always a magical experience for all that decide to visit this amazing museum.


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