National Transport & Toy Museum

Museum · Wanaka

National Transport & Toy Museum

Museum · Wanaka
891 Wanaka-Luggate Highway, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand

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Museum of 50,000+ toys, vehicles, cars, planes, trains  

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891 Wanaka-Luggate Highway, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand Get directions

nttmuseumwanaka.co.nz
@nationaltransportandtoymuseum

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891 Wanaka-Luggate Highway, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand Get directions

+64 3 443 8765
nttmuseumwanaka.co.nz
@nationaltransportandtoymuseum

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Google
A huge and great museum for automobile enthusiasts! With a myriad of cars, fighter/passenger planes, tractors, trains, tanks, ambulance, fire ambulances and model cars on display, those who are really into them could really spend hours and hours here! ✈️ 🚗 🚒 🚋 🚜 The cars aren’t really arranged in a particular fashion, with bits of an assortment kept in each hangar, with some being really dusty as they are kept on sand, perhaps for a particular reason. The model cars selection wasn’t too huge, though there’s some unique Oxford ones i haven’t seen before - can’t find a souvenir to bring home unfortunately.. Definitely a must visit if you are into automobiles, particularly classic ones!

Xiao Chen

Google
The Vintage Transportation Museum is a great place to visit. It has a full range of classic cars on display, all very well kept and interesting to see. There’s also a wonderful collection of old-time toys, which adds extra charm and nostalgia. It’s an enjoyable spot for both car lovers and families. Highly recommended!

Jason Russ

Google
Great place to visit, brings back memories of toys from my childhood and more recent ones my kids have had. Lots of great old cars, trucks and planes. Model trains are great also. Lots of lego put together. Very good to just walk around and non stop looking at all the pieces.

Ben Metherell

Google
This place really impressed me! I didn't have high expectations going in but was blown away by the volume of interesting artifacts. Everything from antique spoons to X-Men toys. It also feels like they continue to add, maintain and build upon the collection and venue. Great spot, would highly recommend.

Justin Young

Google
This place is astonising and huge! I could not believe how much toys they've managed to collect and kept well in this place. It is more than just transports and toys museum. It collects other old valuables such as type writer, cutleries, drinking cans/glass bottles, old computer system, etc. Most of the vintage cars are kept in good condition. The only down side is the hangers smell heavily of petrol and metal(which I guess is unavoidable...). Well worth $23 for an adult. Plenty of free parking on site. I will definitely return to this gem as it's venue is still expanding with more to see.

Melissa Messenger

Google
This is one of the most enjoyable 2 hours I have spent in a museum. So much to see and just when you think you have seen something, look up and there is more. Old cars, planes , toys, there is so much to see.

Helen Waldron

Google
What an amazing afternoon out. This was so much fun - look at this, look at this; remember this, remember this, remember this. Unbelievable long time collection of not just popular memorabilia, amazing Lego, match box, meccano, Hornby, Barbie and on and on but vintage cars, ambulances, planes, fire trucks, motorbikes, phones, sewing machines and anything and everything. Couldn’t have even imagined, something for everyone

Aman Brar

Google
I had the most amazing experience at the Toy Museum, the moment I stepped inside, I was transported through different eras and themes, with each section of collectibles uniquely styled and thoughtfully curated. The displays weren’t just organized; they were a complete sensory experience, each with its own theme and projection. I found myself wondering, who could have established all this, and how was it all possible? The effort was nothing short of extraordinary. Then, one of the employees shared a fascinating tidbit—Mr. Rhodes, the visionary behind this venture, personally designed and curated each of the themes and displays. To learn that he did all of this on his own, without the backing of any local council or government funding, was truly remarkable. This whole venture is solely driven by tourism money, which makes it even more impressive! It's clear that Mr. Rhodes' passion for the motor and aviation industries has truly shaped the museum. From the incredible attention to detail in the exhibits to the sheer enthusiasm behind the collections, it's evident that this is more than just a museum—it’s a labor of love. I highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area; it’s an experience you won’t want to miss🚘🙂