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Autohaven Museum
The Autohaven Collection is home to some of the world’s rarest and most sought after vehicles, including a 1930 Cadillac V-16, a 1962 Jaguar E-type and a 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom. There is a nice assortment of exciting motorcycles as well.
Vehicle types:
- Automobile
- Motorcycle
Open by appointment.
Address:
Unit B/9, Francella Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
E-mail: info@autohaven.co.nz
Official Site: https://autohaven.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autohaven.museum.nz
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Bill Richardson Transport World
Reputedly the largest private collection of its type in the world:
Over 300 trucks and 150 petrol bowsers
Significant Henry Ford collection
Vast array of motoring memorabilia
Vehicle types:
- Automobile
- Automobilia
- Commercial Vehicles
- Others
Opening times: Monday to Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Address:
491 Tay Street Hawthorndale, Invercargill, New Zealand
Official Site: https://www.transportworld.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transportworld
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Canterbury Museum
The Canterbury Museum purchased the Ivan Mauger Collection in 2016. Ivan Mauger was a multiple motorcycle champion. The collection includes Mauger’s gold-plated bike, the collection includes the bike he rode when he broke the world long track speed record in 1986 and the first Jawa 4-valve bike ever produced, on which he won the 1976 World Long Track Championship. It also includes trophies, vests, leathers and a variety of other objects.
UPDATE 2025: The museum is being refurbished and the main building is currently closed! A pop up museum is available at 66 Gloucester Street.
Vehicle types:
- Motorcycle
- Others
Opening times: April - September: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm October - March: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
Address:
Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand
Official Site:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canterburymuseum/
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Cars Inc Museum & Cafe
Paul Boden​ and Jenny Gower​ set up a 2200 m2 facility next to an old General Motors plan, where vehicles from the 1950s through to the 1970s, along with auto memorabilia are being shown. Cars Inc was opened in late 2023.
- Automobile
- Automobilia
Opening times: Monday to Sunday: 8 AM to 3 PM
6 George Daniels Drive, Wellington, New Zealand
E-mail: carsinc@xtra.co.nz
Official Site: https://www.carsinc.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarsIncMuseum
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Classics Museum
“Over 100 cars and more… Our collection encompasses a range of interests including an extensive collection of petrol memorabilia – enamel signs, pumps, tins and oil bottles. There is something Classic for the whole family, we cater for a wide range of interests with vintage toys, pedal cars and scenes from early New Zealand.”
- Motorcycle
- Others
Opening times: 8 AM to 3 PM
11 Railside Palace, Hamilton, New Zealand
E-mail: info@classicsmuseum.co.nz
Official Site: https://classicsmuseum.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClassicsMuseum/
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E. Hayes and Sons
Every year hundreds of visitors from all around the world journey to E Hayes and Sons’ Invercargill store for one reason – to see a remarkable vintage motorcycle with their own eyes and stand in the presence of a legend. It’s a legend that tells a story of passion and determination to develop a  motorcycle to its full potential – beyond what would even seem possible. It’s the story of ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’. The legend of Burt Munro. Today, Burt Munro’s Authentic, Original and Legendary 1920 Indian Scout forms the centerpiece of a unique display of over one hundred classic, vintage and modern motorcycles, automobiles, engines, equipment and memorabilia that makes up the E Hayes Motorworks Collection of classic and vintage motor vehicles.
168 Dee Street, Invercargill, New Zealand
E-mail: admin@ehayes.co.nz
Official Site:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHayesSonsLtd
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Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum
The Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum is the finest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. On display are vintage cars, vintage tractors, vintage farm machinery and plenty of other interesting things.
Opening times: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
178 Talbot Street, Geraldine, New Zealand
E-mail: geraldinevintage@gmail.com
Official Site: https://www.geraldinevintagemuseum.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeraldineVintageCarMachineryMuseum
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Highlands Motor Museum
The Highlands Museum is home to the some of the rarest cars in NZ motorsport history but also some hidden gems that include an authentic American sheriff’s patrol car, a larger than life Transformer’s Bumblebee action figure on display and even several arcade driving games.
Opening times: 10 AM to 4 PM
Corner SH6 & Sandflat Road, Cromwell, New Zealand
E-mail: info@highlands.co.nz
Official Site: https://www.highlands.co.nz/highlands-museum
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighlandsNZ/
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Hillsborough Holden Museum
Unique to New Zealand and only a 10 minute drive from the centre of New Plymouth situated in the heart of the Hillsborough district. Hillsborough Holden Museum was purposely built for the preservation and display of a private collection of Australian Holden cars and memorabilia. The cars range from well preserved early models, meticulously restored models through to late model new cars.
Opening times: Every Saturday & Sunday: Museum 10am-4pm or by appointment
683 Egmont Road, New Plymouth, New Zealand
E-mail: joyfabish@farmside.co.nz
Official Site: https://www.hillsboroughholdenmuseum.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillsboroughHoldenMuseum/
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Horrell’s Ford Collection
A purpose built building on a farm houses Richard Horrell’s unique Ford collection.
Open by appointment only
202 Queen Victoria Street, Motueka, New Zealand
E-mail: rchorrell@xtra.co.nz
Pictorial Report:
Report from 2016:
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Matthews Vintage Collection
Matthews Vintage Collection is set in Northland’s beautiful Doubtless Bay. Accumulated and restored by Winston, an avid vintage enthusiast over the last 50 years, the museum covers yesterday’s finest- farm machinery, vintage cars and household items.
Opening times: every day 1 PM to 5 PM (closed on Saturdays)
4365 State Highway 10, Kaitaia, New Zealand
E-mail: win@matthewsvintage.com
Official Site: https://www.matthewsvintage.com
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
A special motorcycle, the record-breaking Britten V-1000, designed and built by Kiwi “genius” John Britten that in 1993 set the World Flying Mile Record for motorcycles 1000cc and under, reaching 302 kilometres per hour is exhibited in The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. It is New Zealand’s national museum, located in Wellington. Known as Te Papa, or ‘Our Place’, it opened in 1998 after the merging of the National Museum and the National Art Gallery.
Opening Times: Open every day 10am—6pm (except Christmas Day)
55 Cable Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Official Site: https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/exhibitions/britten-bike
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TePapa
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Museum of Transport and Technology
The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is a leading Auckland Museum with a focus on science, transport and technology. MOTAT holds over 300,000 items in our collection showcasing the history New Zealand innovation and ingenuity. MOTAT is spread across 40 acres over two sites. Take the vintage tram past beautiful Western Springs park and visit the award-winning Aviation Display Hall where you’ll find iconic military and civil aircraft. A favourite collection of many visitors to MOTAT is the Historic Village. Explore the replica 1900s village and learn about life before electricity, see a range of historic appliances, utensils and toys and wander through the cottages, schoolhouse, chapel and other historic buildings. Other exhibitions to enjoy at MOTAT include the Road Collection which showcases New Zealand’s road transport, from the horse and cart to the modern-day car.
Opening times: every day: 10 AM to 4 PM
805 Great North Road, Auckland, New Zealand
E-mail: enquiries@motat.org.nz
Official Site: https://www.motat.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MOTATNZ

National Army Museum
“We are a New Zealand museum showcasing our nation’s military history, telling the stories of kiwi soldiers and exploring our participation in major conflicts worldwide.
- Commercial Vehicles
Opening times: every day except Christmas Day from 9am to 4.30pm
SH 1 Hassett Drive, Waiouru, New Zealand
E-mail: askarmymuseum@gmail.com
Official Site: https://www.armymuseum.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalArmyMuseumNZ/
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National Transport & Toy Museum
The Wanaka Transport and Toy Museum collection boasts rare and unusual aircraft, cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire appliances, military vehicles and tractors, as well as a colourful array of automobilia. A wonderful selection of more than 25,000 toys is awash with nostalgia, including, clockwork and battery powered toys, pedal cars, money boxes, teddy bears and porcelain dolls.
- Automobilia
Opening times: 8:30 AM to 5 PM
891 Wanaka Luggate Hwy, Luggate, New Zealand
E-mail: info@nttmuseum.co.nz
Official Site: https://nttmuseumwanaka.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanakamuseum/

Nelson Classic Car Museum
150 classic cars from more than 115 years of motoring
Nelson Classic Car Museum (NCCM) is the best place to see more than 150 cars in excellent condition. From our little 1908 Renault AX, to classics of the 1950s including Vauxhalls, Triumphs and Cadillacs, through to the exquisite mastery of Jaguar and Ferrari, our Museum is the place to marvel and admire an incredible collection of iconic cars. Come and relive your own memories of your grandad’s car, your first car and your dream car!
Opening Times:
Open Daily 10am-4pm (Closed Christmas Day)
1 Cadillac Way, Nelson, New Zealand
E-mail: info@nccm.nz
Official Site: https://nelsonclassiccarmuseum.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nccmnz
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Omaka Classic Cars
Omaka Classic Cars allows us to enjoy that special period in motoring history where space, grace, chrome bumpers, large grilles and individual design were allowed to run wild. The collection covers the period between the pioneering vintage car era and the cars of today, when motoring was individual – challenging the limits of both the design and the technology.
Opening times: on days from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM - please check the official website for details.
Aerodrome Road, Blenheim, New Zealand
Official Site: http://www.omakaclassiccars.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Omakaclassiccars/
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Roger Mahan Heritage Centre
An extensive collection of interesting vintage vehicles and machinery from the collection of Roger Mahan.
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10 am - 4 pm, and other times by appointment.
195 Main North Road, Orari Bridge, New Zealand
E-mail: info@rmheritagecentre.org.nz
Official Site: https://rmheritagecentre.org.nz/
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Southward Car Museum
The Southward Car Museum houses a collection of over 350 vehicles, as well as three aircraft and various other exhibits including motorcycles, bicycles, fire engine etc. The motor museum is run by a charitable trust, incorporated in 1972. The car museum is approximately an hour’s drive from downtown Wellington and is situated between the North Island Main Trunk Railway to the west and State Highway 1 to the east. The car museum’s collection includes Marlene Dietrich’s 1934 Cadillac Town Cabriolet, a 1915 Stutz Indianapolis race car, gull-winged Mercedes-Benz, a 1950 Cadillac “gangster special” that belonged to gansgter Mickey Cohen, and an 1895 Benz Velo, imported to New Zealand in 1900.
Opening times: Every day: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
250 Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand
E-mail: admin@southwards.co.nz
Official Site: https://www.southwardcarmuseum.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Southwardcarmuseum/
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The Packard Motor Museum
One of the largest collections of Packard automobiles anywhere in the world, classic motorcycles,other vintage vehicles, earth moving machinery, tractors, even potato mashers
- Commercial Vehicles
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00am to 4pm.
1146 State Highway 14, Maungatapere, New Zealand
E-mail: info@packardmuseum.co.nz
Official Site: https://packardmuseum.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PackardMotorMuseum
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The Pointon Collection
A private collection, of antique cars and motorcycles, plus original vintage costume, which is displayed in a replica of a small town New Zealand garage from the 1930’s.
Opening Times: 10am - 4pm most days.
68 Mckinstry Avenue Te Ore Ore, Masterton, New Zealand
E-mail: pointonmotors@xtra.co.nz
Official Site: https://www.pointoncollection.co.nz
Automuseums.info: https://automuseums.info/museum/the-pointon-collection/

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin
In this museum the story of the Otago region told through displays of more than 100,000 exhibits, many of them with a relatable domestic angle, from food to clothes to houses to cars. There’s something for everybody’s interests: a rare old steam engine in the foyer, stories of Māori life in the region, 150 years of locally-designed clothes, early technology, a wide range of vehicles from bicycles to a cable car, 1980s alternative music, and a solemn and respectful memorial to those who left Otago to serve in wartime. (Words and pictures are from Stuff.co.nz
Opening times: 10 AM to 5 PM
31 Queens Garden, Dunedin, New Zealand
E-mail: toituosm@dcc.govt.nz
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Official Site: https://www.toituosm.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToituOSM