MOTAT is New Zealand's largest and leading transport and technology museum. Within 40 acres, MOTAT will take you on an interactive journey through many of the technological achievements that have helped shape New Zealand.

 

 

When Can I See the Beam Engine Running?

The Beam Engine will be operating periodically over the next few months, due to volunteer availability and technical adjustments. Please telephone us to find out the upcoming operating times: (09) 815 5800

 

A new Voyager 1 motion movie has arrived at MOTAT! 

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Machines That Count: From Abacus to Internet

From where it all began to where we are today - and beyond! Click here for further details.

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Step Into the world of women's sports and leisure fashion from 1880 to 1914. Life in the colony of New Zealand demanded a more rational approach to dress which challenged the straightjacket of the Victorian dress code.

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 Projects and Developments                                                                              

1/    New Aviation Display Hall Project to start.    More info...

 

2/   Stage 1 - Blister Hangar relocation - COMPLETED

 

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3/  Tramway extension - COMPLETED

The link between MOTAT Great North Road site and MOTAT Motions Road site is now completed.                   

 

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3rd Sunday of the Month

Head to MOTAT on the 3rd Sunday of every month, and see our biggest and best machines in action!

  • Military vehicle rides

  • Steam train rides

  • Solent Flying Boat Tours

  • Remote control tank battles

...and more! All activities come as part of your MOTAT admission fee. Click here for Sunday activity times.

 

Araroa Tearooms

Ice creams, cold drinks, coffee, children's lunch packs... all available at MOTAT's railway themed cafe. Click here for further details.

 

Birthday Parties

 

Do you know a child who is about to celebrate their birthday?  Why not throw them a themed birthday party at MOTAT? 

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Phone 815 5808 to enquire today! 

 

 

Where Can I Park?

 

MOTAT has ample parking. Click here for further details.

Disabled car parking is available at both MOTAT sites. Please call ahead to arrange disabled parking at MOTAT Great North Road. Call 09 815 5800 to speak to our helpful staff.

 

 

Sir Keith Park Memorial in London Petition

 

MOTAT is supporting a campaign currently being run to honour the great Kiwi World War II RAF commander Sir Keith Park by commissioning a statue of him which it is hoped will be erected on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London, UK.  Please visit www.sirkeithpark.com for further information and to sign the online petition.

 

 

 

For more information, including current events and exhibitions, call the MOTAT Infoline 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668286)
MOTAT, Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand.   Tel: +64 9 815 5800   Fax: +64 9 846 4242

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