Transport

Experience transportation of the past and consider how new inventions have changed people’s lives. See a wide variety of vehicles of different eras.

The following activities are available plus you can choose another one from our self guided list.

Transport Activity 
View filmstrips of the past showing early transportation in New Zealand.  This will also include a hands on activity as well, looking at transport related artefacts.

Vehicles of the Past

Locate and discuss about many different forms of transportation from the past – steam train and horse drawn trams are just a few of the vehicles we have on display. Visit our blacksmith workshop.  One of our education staff will guide you during this activity.

Fabulous fire-fighters

See our impressive collection of vintage fire vehicles and equipment and learn how fire-fighting technology has changed over time.