12 October 2025

Discover Historic Wigram - Tour

Learn all about the fascinating history of Wigram as the birthplace of military aviation with a tour of the air base which once housed more than 2,500 people.

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is located at the former Wigram air base. During this special tour, you'll hear about RNZAF personnel who lived and worked on the base and encounter original buildings dating back to the early 1900s.

Guided tours, free (under 12yrs, Tour & Booklet), $10.00 (12yrs+ Tour & Booklet). Booking required.

While you are at the museum catch the free documentary, no booking required. Runs 11th to14th October, 16th to 27th October, daily 9.30am-4pm (loop play).

Image: RNZAF Official

 

  • Sunday 12 Oct 2025, 10am to 11.30am
  • Wednesday 15 Oct 2025, 10am to 11.30am
  • 18 Oct 2025 to 19 Oct 2025, 10am to 11.30am
  • Wednesday 22 Oct 2025, 10am to 11.30am
  • 25 Oct 2025 to 26 Oct 2025, 10am to 11.30am
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The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is located at the former Wigram air base. During this special tour, you'll hear about RNZAF personnel who lived and worked on the base and encounter original buildings dating back to the early 1900s.

Guided tours, free (under 12yrs, Tour & Booklet), $10.00 (12yrs+ Tour & Booklet). Booking required.

While you are at the museum catch the free documentary, no booking required. Runs 11th to14th October, 16th to 27th October, daily 9.30am-4pm (loop play).

Image: RNZAF Official

 

Location
Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram

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