Mandeville Heritage Railway
Description: Experience Mandeville for yourself. A little about what's on offer with links to the individual businesses. From Tiger Moth Flights, taking a Train ride or shopping at Money for Wine of the Heritage Centre. Don't forget to grab a coffee at Miss Cocoa Cafe and view the Art Exhibition & aircraft at the Museum.
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The Mandeville township is about 10 minutes drive from Gore on SH94 and is the base for Croydon Aircraft Company is internationally renowned for restoring vintage aircraft. They specialize in restoring wood and fabric aircraft from the late 1920's to 1940's. Due to the active nature of the workshop, visits are restricted and arranged by the Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre.
The Directors of Croydon Aircraft Co also had the vision to set about forming Croydon Aviation Heritage Trust, which in turn created the Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre. This Centre is nationally significant and dedicated to preserving and celebrating New Zealand's light civil aviation heritage. de Havilland aircraft are a significant feature and the main aircraft on display are The Tiger Moth, Fox Moth, Dominie Rapid and Dragonfly. In addition to these there is an additional changing selection of aircr
The heritage centre features a large exhibition area that is proving popular with it's exhibitions from local artists. In addition to this there is also Gift Shop within the Centre that has a very good selection of items with an Aviation, Railway or NZ theme. Sales income goes directly back to support the Aviation & Railway Trusts achieve their goals. There is a wide range with something for everyone, even that hard to buy for person.
Mandeville Heritage Railway