Transportation and Aviation in Kapiti

Southwards Car Museum
Tram 159 1925 Double Saloon Tram

Transportation and Aviation

Southward Car Museum - An internationally known car museum which shows a selection of 250 veteran and vintage cars from one of the largest privately owned collections in the Southern hemisphere. Additionally shown are fire engines, aircraft, traction engines, motor cycles, and other vehicular collectables. See www.southward.org.nz

Tokomaru Steam Museum - Traction engines of yesteryear

Wellington Tramway Museum - The Kapiti Coast Electric Tramway provides a glimpse into Wellington's past with its collection of working heritage trams and memorabilia. The museum is open daily and during weekends, public and school holidays, trams run regularly from the park entrance at MacKays Crossing for 2 Kms to Whareroa Beach. See www.wellingtontrams.org.nz/

Steam Incorporated - restoration and train excursions in the steam engines and carriages of the era of steam - steam train excursion trips on the main trunk line to interesting events

Kapiti Aero Club for training and flights

Aviation Museum 

Gliding training and flights

Heli Pro for Helecopter scenic rides and trips.

Loco - an extensive model railway system.

Go to Vista del Sol on the Kapiti Coast page

VISTA DEL SOL - View of the Sun