Transport World
Tourism organisation in New Zealand
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Transport World is a tourism organisation located in Invercargill, New Zealand. It has four branches: Bill Richardson Transport World, Classic Motorcycle Mecca, Lodges at Transport World, and Dig this Invercargill.[2] Bill Richardson Transport World and Classic Motorcycle Mecca are transport displays, showcasing over 300 vintage vehicles alongside relevant interactive activities.[3] The Lodges At Transport World are apartment accommodations and Dig This Invercargill is an attraction that allows tourists to operate diggers and heavy construction equipment.
| 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 |
Parent organization | HWR Group[1] |
| Subsidiaries | Bill Richardson Transport World Classic Motorcycle Mecca |
| Website | transportworld |
Bill Richardson Transport World
Bill Richardson Transport World is a transport museum in Invercargill. The museum is a 15,000 square metres (160,000 sq ft) complex of over 300 vehicles and includes a wide range of other transport-related objects.[4] A highlight of the display is a rare 1940 Dodge Airflow truck.[5] Bill Richardson Transport World also displays wearable arts and social history objects. It also has a construction zone for children,[6] a library with a focus on transport and manuals, and an events and conference centre. The facility includes a restaurant, The Grille Café.[7]
Classic Motorcycle Mecca
The Lodges at Transport World
The Lodges at Transport World are apartment accommodations for visitors, consisting of 6 two bedroom apartments. The Lodges were opened in mid-2017 and are managed by Graeme and Esther Bradford.[citation needed]
