Invercargill
Bill Richardson Transport World General Admission
Bill Richardson Transport World is the largest private collection of its type in the world. Designed to have something for everyone - not just for vehicle enthusiasts! Outside of the extensive vehicle range you can also enjoy a growing wearable arts collection, movie theatre, children's play zones and themed bathrooms - fast becoming as famous as the vehicles. The scale of the collection is sure to impress so allow plenty of time. If tasting the flavours of the south is more your thing, head to the onsite cafe The Grille to experience famous Southern delicacies like Stewart Island Salmon, Blue Cod, seasonal Bluff Oysters and Southland lamb. A truly delicious stop popular with locals and visitors alike.
Classic Motorcycle Mecca General Admission
Discover the largest and most diverse display of classic motorcycles in New Zealand, with more than 300 motorbikes that hail as far back as 1902. Classic Motorcycle Mecca is a two-wheeled paradise for motorcycle fans. From John Britten to Brough Superior to Burt Munro, Classic Motorcycle Mecca has it all. You won't find stuffy display cases here: just 360-degree views of some of the finest vintage and veteran motorbikes from around the world. If you are feeling like a bite to eat the thrilling Meccaspresso café is right on site to satisfy any of your food needs. With a menu ranging from lunch options and waffles to a big Bikers Breakfast there truly is something for everyone.
Dig This Invercargill
Dig This Invercargill is New Zealand’s only heavy machinery playground and this is one experience that you just can’t miss. Dig This Invercargill gives you the chance to have a go at getting behind the controls and operating your choice of diggers, skid steers or bulldozers. You will guide your chosen piece of grunty machinery through a series of thrilling challenges and activities: from tackling the ‘duck pond’ to dumping and dozing in the giant gravel pit, digger ‘handstands’, tyre stacking, all the way through to even crushing a car.
The Worlds Fastest Indian at E Hayes Motorworks Collection
The E Hayes Motorworks Collection is home to a fascinating display of vintage motorcycles, automobiles, and machinery all available for viewing at the E Hayes Dee Street store in Invercargill. The centre piece of the collection has to be Burt Munro's legendary record breaking "World's Fastest Indian". Burt Munro gradually customised his Indian ‘Scout’ motorcycle in his Invercargill shed over a 45 year period. Finally at the age of 63 he journeyed to Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah for the first of his world breaking on land speed records on the ‘World’s Fastest Indian’. You are welcome to view any display in the E Hayes collection during normal shop trading hours. The friendly staff are happy to answer any questions you have.
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