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4.5 43 reviews

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The Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre is committed “To retain our legacy of the golden era of aviation by the preservation, maintenance and operation of early historical aircraft” & is home to the largest collection of de Havilland aircraft in the...more

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Hours Today: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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1558 Waimea Highway, Mandeville 9776, New Zealand

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+64 3-208 6046

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j0hnbeckham

Invercargill, New Zealand

305

Reviewed 30 August 2018

A Sunday outing

My wife and I decided to go on a drive one Sunday recently to have lunch at The Moth Cafe and to also visit this great museum. It is well worth a visit. If you like old aircraft you will love this place. And the...More

Thank j0hnbeckham

Thank you very much for visiting and we hope to see you back soon. Visiting on a Sunday is great as you get the bonus of our wonderful guides in the museum. A trip to Miss Cocoa Cafe always ensures you don't go home hungry...More

Jjasg10

Singapore, Singapore

9616

Reviewed 11 April 2018 via mobile

Nice little centre for heritage air planes

It’s nice little centre with quite a number of airplanes like The Dominie , Fox Moth, 3 Tiger Moths, Strikemaster, The Pit Special and The Dragon. The DH88 Comet and other de Havilland Moth planed are in another hanger under restoration . There is an...More

Thank Jjasg10

Thank you for your kind comments. It is good to know people enjoy what we have to offer.

TheRV

Paris, France

93

Reviewed 30 March 2018 via mobile

Wonderful museum

Surprising museum providing plenty of different aircrafts type. Luckily, we have met on of the museum tenant who provides us a very detailed visit for two French travelers ! And the bar/restaurent is very nice too!

Thank TheRV

Thank you for your kind words and we hope you enjoy the rest of your travels within New Zealand

Clive C

71

Reviewed 15 March 2018 via mobile

A little gem of a museum

We found this little gem of a museum whilst travelling down to The Catlins. At only NZ$ 12 per person it was well worth the money. You can get close to all the exhibits although touching is not allowed. Also go and get a coffee...More

Thank Clive C

Thank you for your kind words and we hope you thoroughly enjoy the rest of your travels in New Zealand

Sheryl S

Innisfail, Canada

9340

Reviewed 6 March 2018 via mobile

FABULOUS MUSEUM

A great selection of restored flying aircraft. There are several tiger moths. Definitely worth the visit. Thanks to the nearby private restoration company for such a great job and also spending some time talking to a fellow tiger moth enthusiast

Thank Sheryl S

Thank you for your kind words and we hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.

Brett S

21

Reviewed 22 February 2018 via mobile

What a wonderful find

We were just passing by when we stumbled on this amazing place. One of us is an aircraft enthusiast whose father flew small planes in the 50's and 60's. They were so inviting and interesting. All the staff we met were extremely knowledgeable as they...More

Thank Brett S

We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and with regard to the Steam Locomotive she will be 140 later this year and was actually in steam running at our Steam Festival 24/25 February. Video on Waimea Plains Railway Facebook Page. Be sure to visit...More

BookemDan

Brussels, Belgium

4214

Reviewed 24 January 2018

Wonderful place

We dropped in by chance, but what a great find! Lovely to see so many old aircraft in such fantastic condition, and the visitors are free to get up close and personal, which is a rare thing these days.More

Thank BookemDan

As many say we are a 'wee gem in the middle of nowhere'. So thank you for your review which will help raise our profile. So glad you enjoyed your visit and we would have to agree that we do have some very special aircraft...More

tessscook

Invercargill, New Zealand

202

Reviewed 19 January 2018 via mobile

Great outing for Aviation Fans

My husband and I visited this facility yesterday with my 24 year old Autistic stepson and my 77 year old mother inlaw. This newer facility is actually only opening officially on Saturday (20th January 2018). Part of the foyer wall area is devoted to a...More

Thank tessscook

We are thrilled you enjoyed your time at Mandeville. We have regular exhibitions here and yes, the current one just opened by Glenda Rees of NZ Bird Photography is absolutely stunning. This is her first ever exhibition and we have just extended it until the...More

pat20182018

Lawrence, New Zealand

63

Reviewed 13 January 2018

GOOD FOOD ANDHISTORY

Great and interesting experience. Guided tour of the workshop and information first class. Café staff informative and friendly. Food good variety not expensive and fresh.

Thank pat20182018

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed what we have to offer our visitors within the different business on site.

leslee2012

8117

Reviewed 22 November 2017 via mobile

Worth a look but more for aviation buffs

Not really my thing and at $10 it was a bit costly to look at about 10 planes in various stages of restoration. It was interesting at a superficial level but not enough other add on exhibits to make me stop for long. Nicely set...More

Thank leslee2012

Hi Leslee, Thanks for stopping by! We are glad you enjoyed our museum! Many thanks, Gore NZ

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teds300

Are airplane rides still available at Old Mandeville? I had a wonderful time 2 years ago and would like to repeat this year. Also, please furnish your phone contact number. Many thanks! Ted

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Hi, Staff of Croydon Aviation Museum: Can you please tell me what it costs to go for a ride in the Tiger Moth, and detail the prices for doing a 'loop' and then doing two 'loops' during flight (of course), Many... More

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