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MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology

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MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology
Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars.
Address: 805 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand
Phone: 09 815 5800
State: Auckland
City: Auckland
Zip Code: 1022


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Reviews
Very good place for the family to spend the day. Plenty of parking and some great activities including the tram ride between the MOTAT locations. The aircraft in the hangers are wonderful as well as the steam pumping stations. There is even some old cars and a R100 rotary Mazda engined car for the lads.
While the first few halls were a bit boring, the Science and Technology Centre hall 5 was really entertaining to both kids and adults. I was particularly impressed by the periodical table that lights up. The kids had so much fun charging the battery to unleash on that skewer of balls. The slide between the levels provided hours of entertainment.nnThe food was surprisingly decent. The pies were solid and the smoked salmon bagel was better than the one I had at Best Ugly Bagels.
The aviation section is fantastic, the aircraft are in great shape and Preston an excellent environment with knowledgeable staff. The other section on cars, communication, etc is a bit more basic and more tailored to kids and school groups.
After not having been there for over 40 years I was very disappointed. The Automotive side of things was all but nonexistent. The old buses and machines all gone except for one trolley bus . The science centre was interesting but it wasn’t if you know what I mean. The only up side was the aviation centre. 10 out of 10 for that.
We had a brilliant time at MOTAT with our toddler — it’s one of the few spots in Auckland that truly caters for curious little explorers and keeps adults interested too. There’s a lot more than just old trains and planes here though those are great too.nnThe exhibitions rotate regularly — during our visit there was an interactive light and sound room, a science corner with bubbles and levers, and a hands-on play space that had our little one zooming around for ages. The aviation hall MOTAT 2 has life-size aircrafts you can walk beneath — very cool, and surprisingly calming inside.nnTIP: Don’t miss the heritage tram ride! It runs between the two main MOTAT sites and was an unexpected hit with our toddler. You can hop on and off with your entry ticket.nnAlso, check the website to see if it’s a live steam train day — it’s a huge drawcard and adds a whole extra layer of fun and noise! to the day. Parking was easy and free, and there’s a decent café with high chairs and lots of space for prams.nnWould I recommend it? Absolutely. MOTAT is one of the best toddler-friendly attractions in Auckland, and there’s always something new to see. Perfect for a few hours or a full day out.
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