Bristol Scout D
Fighter
Spread over two hangars, NZ Warbirds at Ardmore hosts New Zealand’s most diverse range of historic and airworthy aircraft in one location.
Fighter
Fighter, Light Bomber, Patrol & Trainer
Fighter
Fighter & Light Bomber
Fighter
Fighter
Sport Aircraft & Trainer
Radio Communications Trainer/Touring Aircraft
Trainer
Utility biplane
Advanced Trainer
Primary Trainer
Fighter
Fighter
Airborne Observation Post (AOP) & Liaison
Primary Trainer
STOL Utility Transport
Fighter Attack
Primary Trainer
Jet Trainer/Light Attack
Jet Trainer
Jet Trainer/Light Attack
Observation aircraft
Light Utility Aircraft/Trainer
Military Utility Vehicle
WW1 Ambulance
Tug/Tractor
Radial Engine
Turbofan
Turbo Jet
Radial Engine
What a birthday gift from my family. A stunning flight and my wife said my smile after climbing (clambering) out of the cockpit was to be seen. Gary my pilot was totally professional and made it all so enjoyable.
Malcolm G June 2019
Wow, thats an amzing day full of discovery and nature. Loved the cruise! You guys rock.
Mike McVey Gisborne NZ
Lovely cafe with a great view of all the planes taking off. The museum guides are super friendly and my son absolutely loves coming here. Highly recommended.
Dianechen10 February 2020
Fantastic opportunity to get up close to some of the icons of New Zealand’s aviation history - with the majority being flyable examples. Knowable guides to fill in any gaps in your own knowledge. Topped off by an amazing scale model collection.
MarkR986 October 2020
Interesting guided visit around the War Birds Facility, get up close to the war planes. Beautiful display. Would suggest combine with a visit to the Auckland Botanical Gardens. A Great Auckland Day Out.
Sandra S February 2020
On the Ardmore Airport (the busiest airport in the southern hemisphere) are two hangers of war planes. I have lived nearby for years and the planes often fly over my house but I have never before visited the exhibition. They have a Spitfire, a P45 Mustang, a Skyhawk and many many more aircraft. Almost all of them still fly. I was fascinated by the pre-WWII planes. The beauty of the engineering is fascinating and there are not many places you can get so close to the planes. You can also pay to have a flight in many of he planes. That is something I am planning for later in the year. The staff were all very helpful and knowledgeable. I will be taking all my visitors there in future.
Howard A January 2020