Thursday 1st May we are open from 10am to 5pm

Excursion Invercargill classic vehicles & wearable art tour tour at bluff

Cruise line: Silversea
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Your tour will take you on an exclusive visit to one of Southland's most popular attractions: Bill Richardson's Transport World. Bill Richardson's Transport World is the largest private automotive museum of its type in the world, and has on display hundreds of impressive motor vehicles and vintage petrol pumps that have been collected and restored over the last 50+ years. It is an absolute must see for anyone with a passion for wheels. Highlights include retro Kombi's, Henry Ford Letter Cars, Model T's, Diamond T Trucks, stunning 1930's V8's and over 200 vintage petrol pumps.


Don't worry if you are not a motoring enthusiast though! Bill Richardson Transport World has been designed to impress even the least mechanically minded. Guests will find a growing Wearable Arts collection, movie theatre and themed bathrooms that are fast becoming as famous as the vehicles.

Enjoy an exclusive early opening of the museum and join your knowledgeable guide for a tour showcasing the highlights of this vast collection. Following your tour, savour a morning tea served at one of the museum's private spaces. Some free time will be available if you wish to revisit some of the exhibits or stop at the gift shop for a Transport World themed memento.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Invercargill, Transport World

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 1 kilometre; involving many stairs at both venues and although distance covered is not great and surfaces are flat, guests will be on their feet for a prolonged period. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are advised to wear comfortable footwear. The tour sequence may vary. The coach supply in Bluff is very limited, coaches used are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of larger New Zealand ports.