Ashburton Aviation Museum

Winners of the Business of the year award 2022
Winner: Excellence in Tourism
Highly commended: Excellence in Not-For-Profit
What the judges said:
This was a keenly contested category but the winner stood out for what they have already done and for what they have planned in the future. Their storytelling is superb and professional, especially for a volunteer-run organisation, whose members are clearly passionate about aviation history. They are engaged with their visitors and their next level of development is huge.

We are situated at the Ashburton Airport!

There are over 25 aircraft on display in the Two Museum Buildings and more in the workshop. These include Devon, Vampire FB5, Harvard, Porterfield, Airtruk, Benson Gyro Glider, Weihe Glider, Hughes Helicopter, Olympia, Flying Flea, and Harrier GR3, Canberra B2 Bomber Cockpit. F8 - Meteor, Zlin, DC3, Vampire T11, Link Trainer, Slingsby T31, Bergfalke, Cropmaster, Tiger Moth. The Museum is also home to the Southern DC3Trusts Historic Airliner ZK AMY. Our latest acquisition is a Thompson Refueller, one of only 9 on display worldwide.

Ashburton Aviation Museum is thrilled to have obtained an ex RNZAF Skyhawk that has been added to their extensive collection. This is a US built jet which are known by many as ‘Scooters’. This large aircraft is about 44 feet long (13.41 metres) and the wingspan is 30 feet (9.14m). At its peak, it is 5 metres high.

The Skyhawk is sure to be yet another attraction to add to the wonderful collection at the Ashburton Aviation Museum.

For Group or Function bookings please contact: enquiries@aviationmuseum.co.nz