#1 Rated Attraction In Geraldine New Zealand
Rated by Tripadvisor
An Enthusiast’s Dream
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One of the finest collections of Vintage & Veteran Cars, Tractors & Machinery in the Southern Hemisphere. Eight buildings, each displaying their own theme of either Vintage, Veteran or Classic show pieces. There really is something for everyone at the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum.
Explore expansive grounds with eight buildings to discover, each with a collection showcasing Vintage or Classic treasures, preserved with it's own nostalgic charm.
Marvel at unique exhibits not to be found elsewhere including the rare circa 1930s Leopard tractor and a 1928 Simmonds Spartan Biplane.
Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum
South Canterbury, New Zealand
Vintage Classics
An Enthusiast’s Dream
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One of the finest collections of Vintage & Veteran Cars, Tractors & Machinery in the Southern Hemisphere.
Eight buildings, each displaying their own theme of either Vintage, Veteran or Classic show pieces.
There really is something for everyone at the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum.
5 Star review Tripadvisor
"This unsung gem of a museum is one of the best historical displays I have ever seen."
Vintage Cars
A collection of more than 50 Vintage & Veteran cars from as far back as 1907.
Classic Cars
Jaguars, Holden Monaro, Armstrong Siddley, Van-der-plas, RBM Riley & Falcons on display, with more vehicles coming soon...
Vintage Machinery
Our collection features 'The 1913 Blackstone' an 11 hp horizontal stationary engine powered by Kerosine, Diesel or both. This engine was restored in 2022 by the Museums volunteers.
Also an extensive range of Vintage Ploughs, Chainsaws, Pumps & much more machinery from a bygone era.
Tractors
Over 100 Vintage Tractors from 1912 onwards. Mills & Saunderson, Case, John Deere, Fordson, Allis Chalmers, Hart Parr, McCormick Deering, MAN, LANZ, Nuffield & many, many more... An impressive, detailed, collection for anyone to behold.
Miniature & Model Room
The Museums newest addition, boasting 24 pedals cars, over 100 miniature Tractors & Trains & several small scale Aircraft.
Rangatira Ships Engine
Something Unique
This Maritime Monster has carted beer and explosives around the world as well as making an Hollywood appearance in the film 'The world's fastest Indian'!
Motorbikes
The 'El-Sab', a 500cc Triumph powered Motocross bike built in 1965 by a very humble member of the Museum. One of New Zealand top Motocross bikes of its Era. There is an excellent collection of Motorbikes on display.
Self propelled road Grader
Featuring a wide-up 'McCormick 1020 international' tractor engine and an interesting collection of steering wheels...this is a real showpiece.
Vintage Household items
Including a 'Vintage Store' display, Cinema equipment, tools, Singer sewing machines and other fascinating items, a real treasure-trove of interesting show pieces.
Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum
Explore the expansive grounds to discover over several buildings, each showcasing a collection of Veteran, Vintage or Classic treasures, preserved with nostalgic charm.
Visitors can marvel at:
The rare circa 1930s Leopard tractor
1929 Simmonds Spartan Biplane
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The newest build flaunts an extravagant display of NZ Police Traffic Patrol motorcycles circa the 1980s and ‘Zorro', a locally crafted Electric Car that is believed to be NZ's first to be road registered
Open 9.30am Till 4pm Daily.
Door sales with EFTPOS.
To make a group booking or any queries, please fill in the form below.
geraldinevintage@gmail.com
03 693 8756
022 0935 635
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We discount group bookings and can have Museum members take you for a Tour sharing information on various pieces in our collection that take your interest.
