Transport World

Transport World
FormationDecember 2015; 8 years ago (2015-12)
FounderBill Richardson
Founded atDart Street, Invercargill, New Zealand
TypeTransport attraction
PurposeDisplay collection, attraction, education, events
Location
OwnersJocelyn and Scott O'Donnell
Parent organization
HWR Group
AffiliationsBill Richardson Transport World Classic Motorcycle Mecca
Websitetransportworld.nz
Bill Richardson Transport World
Bill Richardson Transport World
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Former name
Bill Richardson Truck Museum
EstablishedDecember 2015; 8 years ago (2015-12)
Location491 Tay Street, Invercargill, New Zealand
TypeTransport attraction
CollectionsVehicles, machinery, petrol pumps, transport memorabilia, wearable art, social history
FounderBill Richardson
DirectorJocelyn O'Donnell
CuratorGraeme Williams
OwnerJocelyn and Scott O'Donnell
Websitetransportworld.co.nz
Classic Motorcycle Mecca
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Former name
NZ Classic Motorcycles
Established23 November 2016 (2016-11-23)[1]
Location25 Tay Street, Invercargill, New Zealand
TypeMotorcycle collection
CollectionsApprox. 300 motorcycles and 80 motorcycle-related artworks
FounderTom Burgess
DirectorJocelyn O'Donnell
OwnerScott and Jocelyn O'Donnell
Websitetransportworld.nz

Transport World is an organisation that invests in New Zealand tourism, located in Invercargill. It is sectioned into four production branches: Bill Richardson Transport World, Classic Motorcycle Mecca, Lodges at Transport World, and Dig this Invercargill. Bill Richardson Transport World and Classic Motorcycle Mecca are transport displays, showcasing over 300 vintage vehicles alongside relevant interactive activities.[2] The Lodges At Transport World are boutique apartment accommodations and Dig This Invercargill is an attraction that allows tourists to operate diggers and heavy construction equipment. The Bill Richardson Transport World and Classic Motorcycle Mecca sites both include a restaurant and café; The Grille Café, located at Bill Richardson Transport World, and the Meccaspresso Café, located at the Classic Motorcycle Mecca.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Classic Motorcycle Mecca Officially Open!". transportworld.nz. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Bill Richardson Transport World | Activity in Southland, New Zealand". www.newzealand.com. Retrieved 9 August 2023.