Promotional Resources for Cruise Ship Tour Operators

Nau mai, haere mai!

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is a has been a favourite destination for families, tourists, and aviation fans alike since 1987. We are a Trip Advisor Travelers Choice destination and rated in the top three experiences for visitors to Christchurch.

As a registered charity, the support of each and every visitor helps us to continue to preserve and share New Zealand’s military aviation history.

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Discover the story of Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa – New Zealand’s Air Force
at the place where it all began.

Located at the former Wigram air base, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand houses a world-class collection of more than 30 classic military aircraft and countless other taonga/treasured objects across 7000m2 of museum space.

Our guides love sharing incredible kiwi stories with visitors from around the world! We offer two exclusive guided tour opportunities; head ‘behind the scenes’ and view aircraft, engines and restoration projects not normally accessible to the public, or be guided through collection highlights in our public galleries and exhibition halls. Both are great ways to discover the stories that have shaped New Zealand’s military aviation journey.

Heritage Tour: Our Cruise ship bespoke 60-minute guided tour to learn more about us as Museum, Wigram as a base, our work behind the scenes, and discover the aircraft, vehicles and engines in our Reserve Collection. Our knowledgeable volunteer guides will take you on a walk through the Aircraft Hall and in to one of your planes, the Bristol Freighter transport aircraft, on display in the Thérèse Angelo Wing. Then on into our Conservation Workshop to view our current restoration projects, through to the Reserve Collection space and finishing in our Aircraft Hall.

Highlights Tour: Our 45 minute tour lead by our enthusiastic volunteers with lead you through the Main Aircraft Hanger which includes highlights such as Johnny Checkett’s Spitfire engine, VIP Douglas Dakota NZ3551, which transported Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her coronation tour of New Zealand in 1953-54, as well as Avro 626 NZ203, which is the oldest surviving complete RNZAF aircraft. Don’t miss the historic newsreel films, projected in large-scale, which bring RNZAF history to life. Spend time looking through the Horizon to Horizon gallery at your leisure and then on through to the Therese Angelo Wing for further aircraft discoveries.

After a guided tour, you’re encouraged to explore the museum at your own pace, fly a simulated mission in a World War 2 de Havilland Mosquito, take time out in the café or explore the Museum Store.

2024/25 PRICING:
Heritage Tour and Souvenir Pack – $45pp
Highlights Tour and Souvenir pack – $25pp

For more information about what is on offer at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand
or to book please contact our Visitor Hosts via email at programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz

Please note that private functions are held at our venue on occasion.
During these times it may be necessary for some of the aircraft to be moved so that function set-up can take place.