Motat Events Listing
2 February 2011

Share the Love at MOTAT

Treat that special someone to a Valentine’s night they will never forget. MOTAT is hosting a Valentine’s event where couples can enjoy a glass of bubbles, a romantic double decker tram ride and a charming dinner in MOTAT’s historic Victorian Village. Book now!

This Valentine’s Day, Monday 14th February, couples are cordially invited to MOTAT’s inaugural Valentine’s Day event. Guests will arrive at the MOTAT tram stop on Great North Road where they will be welcomed and invited on board the MOTAT double decker tram, with a glass of bubbly in hand.

Following a scenic return ride alongside Western Springs park, couples will be dropped off at the Victorian Village where picnic blankets await them, topped with full picnic baskets, balloons and a goodie bag of Valentine’s treats.

To top the evening off a live band will serenade picnickers with romantic tunes, and fairy lights decorating the Victorian Village will light up the night sky as MOTAT love birds dine.

So call MOTAT on (09) 815 5808, book a spot, then come along this Valentine’s Day and make love-filled memories at MOTAT. There are only 50 places available for this romantic Valentine’s Day experience, so be quick!

Dates
Monday 14th February 2011 from 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Location
MOTAT - Great North Road and Meola Road Western Springs, Auckland.

Costs

$149.95 per couple.

Motat Offers Free Entry to Manukau Residents

Manukau residents can look forward to free fun and interactive experiences at MOTAT during the month of February.

From 7 – 28 February Manukau residents can gain free entry to MOTAT by presenting a special voucher (available in local newspapers, at local libraries and in letterboxes) or proof of address on entry.

MOTAT Museum Director Jeremy Hubbard says that MOTAT prides itself on offering exciting and fresh exhibitions that bring to life New Zealand’s transport history.

Exciting activities running throughout the month of February include tram rides, the ‘I Am The Last Tram’ exhibition or take a thrilling adventure on the Voyager1 ride.

Dates
7 – 28 February 2011

Location
MOTAT, two sites at Great North Road & Meola Road (near Auckland Zoo), Western Springs, Auckland

Costs
Entry is free for all Manukau residents. Access will be permitted by presenting a special voucher (available in local newspapers, at local libraries and in letterboxes) or proof of address.

Offer excludes school bookings, birthday parties and pre-booked tours / functions.

Celebrate the Fantastic Flying Brothers at Motat

Austin Leonard Walsh (Leo) and Vivian Claude Walsh are remembered for making the first powered, controlled and sustained flight in New Zealand.

Visit the Walsh Brothers display at MOTAT this February to celebrate a historic event, the 100th anniversary of the Walsh brothers’ Manurewa to Papakura flight.

Not only did these courageous Kiwis launch flight in New Zealand, they set up their own flying school ‘The New Zealand Flying School’ to teach men who served in World War I how to fly.

Come to MOTAT to celebrate their most famous flight on the aeroplane named ‘Manurewa’ that took off on the 5th February 1911 and flew about 365 metres through the air!

At MOTAT you can see Vivian’s very own pilot’s license, photographs of their flights, embroidered wings from the New Zealand Flying School uniform and The Boeing Trophy, awarded to trainee pilots by the flying school.

Dates
26th February 2011

Location
MOTAT - Great North Road and Meola Road Western Springs, Auckland.

Costs

You can enjoy the Walsh Brothers display as part of your entry fee to MOTAT. You can also enjoy the rest of the museum, ‘I Am The Last Tram’ exhibition and entry to the Tactile Dome and Voyager1 for one great price.

Entry Fee:

Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $35
Adults $14
Children (under 16) $8
Students $8
Senior Citizens $7
Children under 5 years are free
MOTAT Mates (annual pass) - $65 for a family (entitles you to unlimited visits to MOTAT)

Third Sunday of the Month at Motat

If you’re looking for something to entertain the kids on a quiet Sunday, head down to MOTAT for ‘Third Sunday of the Month’.

On Sunday 20 February visitors can enjoy an endless array of activities on both MOTAT sites and take a ride on the latest addition to MOTAT’s tramway fleet, Double Decker Tram No.47. Kids will love the other exciting activities MOTAT has on offer including a yummy stop-off at the MOTAT lollymaker and thrilling steam train rides.

This 1906 Wellington Double Decker tram named ‘Big Ben’ is one of six bogie double-deckers and stands today as one of only two operating double decker trams in New Zealand.

‘Big Ben’ had its first test run in Wellington way back in 1907. It was used as a much-loved form of transport by Wellingtonians until 1954, when it was withdrawn from passenger service and was almost taken to the scrap heap.

But ‘Big Ben’ survived and was put back on the tracks for its last stint as a publicly used tram. In 1962 it was brought up to Auckland, just prior to the Wellington trams system closure in 1964.

Lovingly restored by MOTAT volunteers, today ‘Big Ben’ calls MOTAT home. Visitors are encouraged to come along and take a ride on this fantastic tram and learn all about the history of MOTAT’s tramway fleet.

Dates:
Sunday 20 February 2011

Location
MOTAT, Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs.

Costs
A return tram ride is FREE with MOTAT entry. Off the street tram fares are family pass $5, adult one way $1, adult return $2, child one way 50 cents, child return $1, under 5 years free.

VOYAGER1 ADVENTURE

As part of MOTAT’s summer offering, take an out of this world trip on the Voyager1 virtual reality simulator!

Voyager1 has three thrilling journeys on show, including ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’, ‘Alien Safari’ and ‘Journey to Eden’.

‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’ will take you deep into the belly of the earth while ‘Journey to Eden’ will allow you to experience Aotearoa as you’ve never seen it before.

Roam the surface of uninhabited planets, search out strange creatures, travel through tunnels, ice caves, worm holes and much more in the ‘Alien Safari’ ride.

Created by Dennis Hyde and his team at New Zealand’s own Space Dome Technologies, Voyager1 gives an intense virtual reality experience on par with international simulators such as those found in Hollywood theme parks.

Voyager1 features a 9 x 4 metre surround high-definition video screen, and incorporates dynamic stereo sound, a dazzling light show, and floor movements.

The kids will love this extremely realistic virtual extravaganza so make sure you come along to MOTAT for this treat.

Dates
Voyager1 runs at least twice daily on weekdays, and every half hour on weekends.

Location
MOTAT, Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland.

Costs
You can enjoy ‘Voyager1’ as part of your entry fee to MOTAT. You can also enjoy the rest of the museum, free tram rides and entry to the Tactile Dome for one great price.

Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $35
Children (under 16) $8
Students $8
Senior Citizens $7
Children under 5 years are free
MOTAT Mates (annual pass) - $65 for a family (entitles you to unlimited visits to MOTAT)

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