MOTAT

Today we went to the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) for the Military Weekend activities. There are two sites to the museum, the first one being the home to the aviation display with the highlight being a Lancaster bomber.




Amongst the planes was this rather bizarre model which didn't have a long lifespan with one of the known flaws being stalling and plummeting to ground!





For the military weekend, there were many historical enthusiasts dressed up and playing with guns, replicating World War II and Vietnam War. It was impressive array of military stuff.





To get between the two sites there are frequent trams which have been renovated from previous use in various NZ towns and Melbourne.





There is a mixture of activities on this site including a 4D capsule simulator flight over the Southern Alps, historical telecommunication equipment, the tricks and tools for being a spy and buildings from Victorian Auckland along with the stocks.




Back at the other site we watched the replica MASH Sioux helicopter doing brief scenic flights which seemed quite popular.






And then got the steam train back to the car. A great day out with loads to do and see.