Description

Higgins Park and its family of museums is the home to a large variety of exhibits ranging from hand tools to New Zealands largest portable steam engine. Other rarities include the last known, original, 1913 International 15hp tractor in the world; a superbly restored R & P tractor from 1918, one of only three remaining; the Rover Club of Nelsons club rooms designed as an old garage with antique petrol pumps and of course, the original sawmill restored by Ross Higgins that helped start Higgins Park. Opening Times September April 10 AM 3 PM 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month Steam up each 1st Sunday May August 10 AM 3 PM 1st Sunday of each month NZMCA Overnight Campsite for self-contained vehicles $5 per night.