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Southward Car Museum

Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu 5036, New Zealand
64 (4) 297 1221
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Ohau
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Sir Len Southward was a wonderful forward thinking mand and I remember watching him racing "Red Head" in Evans bay when I was very young. We have been to Southwards Car museum many times and we always enjoy it , we have taken many overseas guests and they have been astounded. Thoroughly recommended.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Fantastic, just as good as I remember, my children loved it too. Cafe was nice, bit outdated but the food was fine and the service was good.

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

If you like old cars and motorcycles then you must not miss this place. A little cramped in some of the vehicles, but you can get so close to them, unlike other we have visited in the world. Well worth the price of admission.

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Vermont
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This museum is great, if you like old cars of course. It is a huge collection of some big and beautiful cars, some unusual ones, some motorcycles, and has a cool variety. Good way to spend a rainy day. The people who work there are nice and came around to chat with us and tell us how the museum started.... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

we visited the car museum $36 for two adults and two children. Our boys really enjoyed it. Admission price was ok, souvenir shop prices were good value, didn't eat there though followed visit onto pram beach for fish n chips.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Visited last weekend with my Dad and hubby and was more than impressed. I couldn't believe the amount of different cars and it was such a lovely experience. Initially thought the $13 entrance fee was too much but I was wrong - it was truly great and took so many photos. Great work so thanks!

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London, United Kingdom
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26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This is in the most fantastic building with a revolving showcase at the entrance. The variety of cars was amazing and well kept. There were plenty of British cars too with some being quite recent.

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

My husband thoroughly enjoyed a visit to this Museum. He took well over a hundred photos he was so impressed. I went upstairs for a very good cup of coffee and a cheese scone while he looked round but after hearing him waxing lyrical I wished I had joined him. The exhibits were very well presented and in tip top... More

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Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I like everything about this place lets face it what real man wouldn't, but there is something for everyone and well worth the visit.

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Auckland, NZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

We really enjoyed this museum, even my teenage daughter. Allow plenty of time as it is quite extensive. Interesting vintage cars but also a big downstairs bit with 60's and 70's cars. You don't need to be a petrol head to enjoy it.

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