# Southward Car Museum

> A large private collection of vintage and classic cars near Paraparaumu, including rare European makes. A theatre and café are on site.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-southward-car-museum/

A large private collection of vintage and classic cars near Paraparaumu, including rare European makes. A theatre and café are on site. It is a good stop on a wet day. Check the opening hours and the entry fee before you drive up.

- **Nearest town:** Paraparaumu, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -40.8814, 175.0092

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Kāpiti Island Nature Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-kapiti-island/) – 9 km
- [Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-rimutaka-hill-summit/) – 30 km
- [Fell Locomotive Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-fell-locomotive-museum/) – 37 km
- [Matiu/Somes Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-matiu-somes-island/) – 44 km

## FAQs

### Where is Southward Car Museum?

Southward Car Museum is in Paraparaumu, New Zealand, at GPS -40.8814, 175.0092.

### What is there to see near Southward Car Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kāpiti Island Nature Reserve (9 km), Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout (30 km), Fell Locomotive Museum (37 km) and Matiu/Somes Island (44 km).

### When is the best time to visit Southward Car Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)