Transport World facts for kids
| Formation | December 2015 |
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| Founder | Jocelyn O'Donnell |
| Founded at | Dart Street, Invercargill |
| Type | Tourism business |
| Purpose | Museums, attraction, education, events |
| Location |
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| Owners | Jocelyn and Scott O'Donnell |
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Parent organization
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HWR Group |
| Subsidiaries | Bill Richardson Transport World Classic Motorcycle Mecca |
Transport World is a popular tourist attraction in Invercargill, New Zealand. It's a company that runs several cool places for people to visit. It was started in 2015 by Jocelyn O'Donnell.
Transport World has four main parts:
- Bill Richardson Transport World: A huge museum filled with vintage cars and trucks.
- Classic Motorcycle Mecca: A museum dedicated to classic motorcycles.
- Lodges at Transport World: Apartments where visitors can stay.
- Dig This Invercargill: An adventure park where you can operate real construction machines.
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Bill Richardson Transport World
Bill Richardson Transport World is a giant transport museum in Invercargill. The building is massive, covering 15,000 square meters. Inside, you can see a collection of over 300 vehicles, including cars, trucks, and more.
One of the most special vehicles is a very rare 1940 Dodge Airflow truck. Besides vehicles, the museum also shows off interesting art and items from the past. For kids, there's a fun construction zone to play in. The museum also has a library full of books about transportation and a café called The Grille.
Classic Motorcycle Mecca
Classic Motorcycle Mecca is another amazing museum in Invercargill, but this one is all about motorcycles. It has New Zealand's largest collection of motorcycles, with over 300 classic bikes on display.
Most of the motorcycles are from famous British and American brands. You can also see some cool models from Germany and Italy. It's a must-see for anyone who loves motorcycles.
The Lodges At Transport World
The Lodges at Transport World offer a comfortable place for tourists to stay. They are a set of six apartments, each with two bedrooms. The Lodges opened in 2017 and provide a convenient home base for exploring all the attractions.
Dig This Invercargill
Dig This Invercargill is an exciting attraction inspired by a similar park in Las Vegas. It lets visitors get behind the controls of real diggers, bulldozers, and other heavy construction equipment.
It's a unique chance to play with giant machines in a safe and fun way. The park is currently closed for updates and improvements. It is expected to reopen by the end of 2025.
