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Hillsborough Car Museum, Luge and Mini Golf

📍 Hillsborough, Taranaki

★4.4(482 Google reviews)💰$12-$60👶All ages

New Zealand's largest private Holden car collection with exceptional Bathurst-themed mini golf, luge rides, and beautiful gardens. a top choice for families wanting varied activities in one location.

✓ Multi-generational fun✓ Beautiful gardens✓ Exceptional mini golf✓ Train rides included✓ Museum and cafe onsite

🏆 Family Action Verdict

This venue excels as a multi-generational family destination with activities spanning ages 6 to 77. The combination of luge, exceptional mini golf, museum, and pristine gardens creates a full day experience. a top choice for families wanting variety in one location with beautiful outdoor spaces.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Budget accordingly - activities are individually priced and can add up quickly
⏰Allow a full day to experience all activities including museum, mini golf, and multiple luge rides
🎟️The mini golf course is challenging and beautifully designed and takes longer than typical courses
🚗Cafe onsite serves food and drinks for meal breaks

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.4
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482 Google reviews

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Kate Yeoman

8 months ago

★★★★★

“Fun place to visit. The luge ride is short but good fun and the train ride to the top adds to the fun. We had a 6 year old and a 15 year old as well as a 77 year old and all really enjoyed it. The grounds and gardens are immaculate and it is obvious someone has put a lot of care and attention into them. While we did not play mini golf due to our own time restrictions I had a look around the course and was really impressed by the condition it was in. My Dad went to the museum part and said it was fantastic. Staff were all really friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back to visit.”

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Automotive Solutions Group Admin

a week ago

★★★★★

“What a fantastic place to take a group of car enthusiasts! There was so much to see and do that our only regret was not allowing ourselves more time, particularly for everyone to have a proper go at the luge and mini putt. The team also did an amazing job looking after our large group in the café, putting together fantastic platters and providing bar service while we were there. A really enjoyable afternoon and a great way to finish our weekend. We would definitely recommend allowing plenty of time to make the most of everything on offer!”

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Carolyn Davis

9 months ago

★★★★★

“Mini golf course was one of the best we've ever been to! Fun holes with interesting features, especially the fountain and loop-the-loop. Luge was also fantastic, and the train ride back up was probably even more of a highlight, especially with the gorgeous gardens. 5/5, would highly recommend!”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Mini golf

66 reviews

Luge

53 reviews

Friendly staff

35 reviews

Train ride

17 reviews

Memorabilia

14 reviews

Overview

Features New Zealand's largest private collection of Holden cars and memorabilia alongside a Bathurst-themed mini putt golf course. The venue includes a new luge with train ride to the top, on-site cafe serving coffee and light meals, and beautiful gardens for outdoor exploration.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-16:00
Sunday10:00-16:00

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