MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)

A cheap place to take the kids out this school holiday for an outing which is fun and exciting and also educational where kids can learn about technology of today and of the past.

A day at Motat is always a good day out. There are awesome temporary displays brought in from all over New Zealand and the airoplanes are really cool. There is always something new to play with and explore, we always find something different. The Motots area for toddlers is great when you want to get away from the noisiness of the rest of the place. The kids can run free and you can sit down and catch your breath. The staff here are always friendly and informative.

An awesome way to spend your whole day. Pack lunch and good walking shoes. Great for all ages. Just for the little ones a stroller would be handy as there is a lot of walking Involved. Most things are interactive and you get to climb aboard a train fossil. Staff aren’t really located throughout the park but are great to deal with at ticketing. Make sure you allocate all day start early in the morning to really get the benefit of the experience. Parking is horrible but if you are able to park near the zoo you are able to catch the tram around. Detailed more on the website for parking. Prices are really good considering the day spent and amount to see. The gift shop is also well priced and you will find some pretty cool things in there. The other part where the planes are (where you catch the tram from) is amazing to see aswell. A must see!!!!

Good attraction for young and old, more attractions geared towards school age children. The aircraft exhibition was a hit with the adults though.

If you like car, trains, anything with motor that moves you around i am suggesting you visit this place. It is great to take a leisurely stroll around and learn some history of this country.