NZ Warbirds Association
NZ Warbirds Association
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NZ Warbirds At Ardmore provides an opportunity to the public to get close to the operational and static aircraft of the Association. Such aircraft on display include ex- military and vintage aircraft such as: -North American T-6 Harvards -Curtis P-40-N Kittyhawk -North American P-51-D Mustang -Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9 -McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk -deHavilland Tiger Moth -Percival Proctor -Aermacchi MB339C -Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 -Bristol Scout -Fokker Dr.1 and many others. The visitor center presents flying memorabilia and RNZAF squadron history as well as an extensive scale model collection and aviation library resource. NZ Warbirds At Ardmore is operated by the New Zealand Warbirds Association which is the national umbrella body responsible for the safe management of the operating environment for ex- military and vintage aircraft in New Zealand.
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Anthony C
Orlando, FL10 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
NZ Warbirds was worth the trip! Such a nice collection of aircraft and great staff to provide some of the history. Also, a nice little shop and the airport is not crowded at all and a very calm experience.
We were in Auckland for holiday and took an Uber to/from downtown to get there which was very easy and only about 30 minutes each way.
We were in Auckland for holiday and took an Uber to/from downtown to get there which was very easy and only about 30 minutes each way.
Written 11 February 2023
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Thank you so much for leaving a review about NZ Warbirds at Ardmore. We a re grateful that you made the trip out to Ardmore and experience our attraction.
Written 19 May 2023
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Peter R
Auckland, New Zealand24 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Amazing collection of aircraft. Lovely staff and well worth the drive from Auckland .if lucky enough to be at the weekend, you may see the incredible aircraft flying.
Written 11 December 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our business and for visiting us!.
Written 11 December 2022
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Sheemal Shivani
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Dec 2022 • Family
Enjoyed watching the airshows. Never saw anything like that before! Would really recommend it and it's worth the ticket.
Written 9 December 2022
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Thank you for reviewing our attraction. We are glad you enjoyed the airshow!
Written 10 December 2022
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Mark R
Dunedin, New Zealand22 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Fantastic opportunity to get up close to some of the icons of New Zealand’s aviation history - with the majority being flyable examples. Knowable guides to fill in any gaps in your own knowledge. Topped off by an amazing scale model collection.
Written 3 October 2020
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Thank you for reviewing our business. We are really glad we are able to share our flying aircraft with the public, to encourage interest in the subject. Please visit again.
Written 5 March 2021
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Ross G
Auckland, New Zealand2 contributions
Mar 2020
Excellent day of displays flying and static of all sorts of aircraft. The static displays would have been better with signs to say what the aircraft type was. The PA commentary was lacking at times but overall a great day out.
Written 15 March 2020
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The team is glad you enjoyed the show! Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to tell us how to improve our events. This will be passed on to the organising committee.
Written 5 March 2021
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Sandra S
Auckland, New Zealand78 contributions
Feb 2020
At Ardmore Aerodrome - south of Auckland. Interesting guided visit around the War Birds Facility, get up close to the war planes. Beautiful display. Would suggest combine with a visit to the Auckland Botanical Gardens. A Great Auckland Day Out.
Written 21 February 2020
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Thank you Sandra for taking the time to post a review about our attraction. We strive to provide a great day out for all ages especially at one of our annual open days! Please come again. :-)
Written 5 March 2021
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Diane
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Lovely cafe with a great view of all the planes taking off. The museum guides are super friendly and my son absolutely loves coming here. Highly recommended.
Written 2 February 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to review our attraction.
Written 5 March 2021
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Howard A
Auckland, New Zealand274 contributions
Jan 2020
On the Ardmore Airport (the busiest airport in the southern hemisphere) are two hangers of war planes. I have lived nearby for years and the planes often fly over my house but I have never before visited the exhibition.
They have a Spitfire, a P45 Mustang, a Skyhawk and many many more aircraft. Almost all of them still fly. I was fascinated by the pre-WWII planes. The beauty of the engineering is fascinating and there are not many places you can get so close to the planes. You can also pay to have a flight in many of he planes. That is something I am planning for later in the year.
The staff were all very helpful and knowledgeable. I will be taking all my visitors there in future.
They have a Spitfire, a P45 Mustang, a Skyhawk and many many more aircraft. Almost all of them still fly. I was fascinated by the pre-WWII planes. The beauty of the engineering is fascinating and there are not many places you can get so close to the planes. You can also pay to have a flight in many of he planes. That is something I am planning for later in the year.
The staff were all very helpful and knowledgeable. I will be taking all my visitors there in future.
Written 26 January 2020
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Thank you Howard for taking the time to review our attraction. Our staff and volunteers pride ourselves on making visitors experiences memorable and enjoy sharing our knowledge about our special aircraft. Please visit us again!
Written 5 March 2021
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Mike W
125 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
After having a nice lunch at the local cafe watching the small planes take off we went to visit the nearby Warbirds Museum. On arrival we were greeted by a very enthusiast guide and entered the museum. Inside are a variety of firstly World War Two planes all in great condition with most in flying order-some maybe missing from display as they are out flying. Upstairs is a large model collection and interesting information boards. A short walk away are the World War One planes many of which also fly. A number of the planes are available for the public to go flying in as a passenger. A smallish but beautifully presented collection of aircraft well worth visiting.
Written 2 November 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to review our attraction. We agree that our volunteer guides are an enthusiastic group of people who appreciate hearing that their time has been put to good use to make your visit enjoyable and worthwhile. We are very lucky to have such a diverse range of airworthy WW1 and WW2 types and endeavour to continue to improve our attraction for visitors such as yourself.
Thank you again!
Written 5 November 2019
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Malcolm G
Auckland Central, New Zealand37 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
What a birthday gift from my family. A stunning flight and my wife said my smile after climb (clambering) out of the cockpit was to be seen. Gary my pilot was totally professional and made it all so enjoyable. The wing overs and barrel rolls left me whooping, and the low level run through the Hunuas the icing on the cake. If you have ever thought of doing something like this then you have to visit Warbirds Adventure Ride at Ardmore.
Written 3 June 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to review our organisation. We are glad that you enjoyed your flight with one of our dedicated pilots and your time with us out at Ardmore. Please coma and visit again.
Written 4 June 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about NZ Warbirds Association
- NZ Warbirds Association is open:
- Sat - Sun 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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