New Zealand?

Hello,

I am off to New Zealand for a relatively short trip in two months time. I will mostly be in the North Island but I am willing to go further for something special. Does anyone know of any "must see" sights or have any WW2 related recommendations?

Thanks
Dave

 

Dave,

Try these two:

http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/10/war-memorial

http://www.mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/national-war-memorial

The websites might even give you more ideas.

Mark

 

Hi Dave,
I second Mark's suggestions and also recommend the NZ Army Museum http://www.armymuseum.co.nz/ It is a bit of a bugger to get to if you are reliant on public transport though. There is also the RNZN Museum http://navymuseum.co.nz/
Let me know if there is something specific you are after I will see if I can think of something suitable for you.

 

Thanks folks,

They all look good.

No I am not after anything specific but happy to take detours to visit interesting sites/sights.

Dave

 

One detour you might consider while in Auckland is J. F. Kennedy Memorial Park in Castor Bay, on Auckland's North Shore.

http://www.kennedypark.org.nz/

We have guided tours between 11.00 AM and 2.00 PM on the second Sunday of each month. If that's not convenient, private tours can be arranged for a modest fee. (PM me and I'll see what we can arrange.)

 

I will be elsewhere that Sunday but I will drop you a PM closer to the time. Looks interesting. Thanks!

 

26Delta,
I was unaware of J.F. Kennedy park, next time I am in Auckland I will try and visit.

 

I can certainly recommend the NZ Army Museum at Waiouru (just about in the middle of North Island), but don't expect much else in Waiouru - it really seemed a one-horse town. Even finding somewhere to eat was so hard we went elsewhere.

Chris

 

Thanks for the tip.

 

Very much so Chris! I think there is a Subway (Sandwich shop) there now lol. Taupo is about 45min north with plenty of amenities.

 

Haven't lived in NZ for 26 years but MOTAT was always worth a visit.

Nick

http://www.motat.org.nz/explore/exhibitions/aviation-display-hall

 

Thanks Nick - looks great

 

If you can make it to the South Island, the Air Force museum in Christchurch is well worth a visit.
http://www.airforcemuseum.co.nz/
Cheers, Craig