Trams
A popular highlight when visiting MOTAT is riding aboard one of our heritage trams along past Western Springs Park. Jump aboard for a free ride and enjoy the view. And ask the tram driver and conductor all your tram operation questions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please be aware that from 10 February to 10 April essential upgrade works will take place on the tramway between MOTAT Great North Road and the Aviation Hall on Motions Road. You will still be able to ride a tram every day during the works programme, but the route will be shorter and trams won’t go all the way to the Aviation Hall. Trams will travel from Great North Road to the tram stop outside the zoo and back.
An alternative bus services will operate on weekends (SAT&SUN) and public holidays.
See here for more details.
MOTAT cares for a fleet of trams that originally operated in cities across New Zealand and Australia. Our fleet includes the stunning Tram 47, a double decker affectionately known as 'Big Ben', a rare steam powered Tram 100, and a number of Australian and New Zealand heritage electric trams.
The operational trams have been meticulously restored and are maintained at MOTAT in our Tram Workshop. Find out more about the MOTAT workshops here.
A tram ride through Western Springs Park is a favourite with all our visitors – currently running between Great North Road and the zoo.
The trams run regularly during opening hours and for some special events. Tram rides are provided as a free service for the community.
See tram timetables and updates here on the Tram Information page.
