Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre — Attraction in South Island

This place was amazing. Who knew that inside the hangar would be so many amazing aircraft, so beautifully restored. I had never seen a ‘tiger moth’ up close and it was really interesting seeing inside one as well as learning about it’s history. Laurie was our ‘tour guide’ and he was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the centre. A beautiful facility with lots of stories, a cool little shop attached to it, with a gallery space attached and a lovely cafe afterwards to have coffee and cake. A GREAT place to visit not only for the keen Aviator but all the family. Highly recommend this...

Awesome light aircraft museum only $12 adults. There are several very interesting planes in the collection. It's worth going out of your way to visit and if you have time pre book a flight in the DH 82 Tiger Moth bi-plane, or the DH 89 Dominie/Rapide, which is a large cabin bi-plane with seating for 8 passengers. If there is anyone working in the Croydon Aircraft Company workshop ask if you can visit and see aircraft being restored, some from around the world. The Moth- Miss Cocoa Coffee is in a lovely setting and has a good selection of...

We were driving by, saw the sign and as a pilot (visiting from another country) I couldn’t help but pull in only to receive the rudest most brusque reception I’ve ever received in this wonderful country. I’m going to consider it a one-off (maybe she was having a bad day). Based on our 2 minute encounter I’d say the place is less about being a museum more about selling rides to tourists in an aircraft model often found in museums assuming it is authentic rather...