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Christchurch Visitor Attractions, New Zealand

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Discover one of the world's premier military aviation collections at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. From aircraft, engines and assorted displays to medals, pin-ups and parachute-silk wedding dresses.

Come and marvel at our collection of classic aircraft, be inspired by the bravery of present and past servicemen, servicewomen and their families, fly a simulator, take a guided tour and step back in time in a replica 1940's home.

Your journey through our visitor attraction in Christchurch will be something very special.

Tours at our Christchurch Visitor Attraction

You are welcome to explore the Air Force Museum by yourself, but the best way to make the most of your visit is to take one of our guided tours.

Our Behind the Scenes tours are designed with the aviation enthusiast in mind, but of interest to everyone. This guided tour will provide the rare opportunity to see aircraft restoration projects in action. This tour also explores No.3 Hangar, our large object storage area, where you'll view a further 11 aircraft along with many other items of interest. Take this rare opportunity to walk inside the Bristol Freighter and through the Andover as you learn about these aircraft and others from their era.

The Air Force Adventure tour is great for the whole family. If you're aged between 3 and 12 or simply young at heart then this experience will give you a chance to see if you've got what it takes to be an Air Force Pilot! Take this 60-minute tour to see areas of the museum not normally open to the general public and maybe even 'graduate' with your own set of Air Force Museum 'Pilot's Wings'.

Our Mosquito Flight Simulator has had a major upgrade - the graphics have been re-designed from the ground up so your experience is more life like than ever before! You can now relive one of World War II's most thrilling aerial raids as you fly the Mosquito over the Norwegian fiords in search of German battleships while sitting in a replica Mosquito cockpit.

We also offer a great range of public programmes; from Kids' Birthday Parties for boys and girls aged 5 to 12, to 1940s Tea Parties in our Wartime Family Home and Reeling Back Time: Films from Our Archives. Visit our Web site or call our Public Programmes Team on (03) 3439 504 for more information.

FREE ADMISSION, Open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

For further information about our Christchurch aviation museum, please contact us or visit our Christchurch visitor attractions Web site.

About Christchurch

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island. It's a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions.

The city was named after Christ Church, a college at the University of Oxford and was originally known as this. Christ Church was abbreviated to Christchurch through common usage.

Cathedral Square
Photographer: Hiroshi Nameda
(hnamechan@hotmail.com)

An outstanding example of Gothic Revival architecture in the centre of the city, and one you can't help but notice is the magnificent Christchurch Cathedral.

Other central city attractions include the beautiful Neo-Gothic Arts Centre, the historic tram which loops the city centre, the Christchurch Gondola and the International Antarctic Centre.

Known internationally for its award winning gardens, Christchurch is also a place for events and festivals.

Whatever the season, you'll find a non-stop programme of entertainment with events like the Festival of Romance, the International Buskers Festival, Winter carnival, and Showtime Canterbury.

For further information about our Christchurch aviation museum, please contact us or visit our Christchurch visitor attractions Web site.

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