Inverell’s National Transport Museum

Discover one of the North West and New England region’s most popular attractions. With over 200 members and more than 250 vehicle exhibits, the National Transport Museum showcases an impressive collection of vintage, classic, modern and commercial vehicles, along with motorcycles.

Highlights include a rare 1906 Dayton, believed to be the only one left in the world, a 1912 Renault, a 1926 Diana, a 1929 Packard, a wide range of Chevrolets, and many iconic Australian favourites such as Holden and Ford models, including GT Falcons.

The museum offers convenient facilities for all visitors, with everything located on one level for easy wheelchair and aged access. Bus and caravan parking is available, and guests can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in a family-friendly environment. Bus tour groups are always welcome.

Located in Inverell, Northern NSW, the National Transport Museum is the perfect destination for transport enthusiasts and visitors of all ages.

Opening Hours

Mon-Sun: 9am to 4pm
(except Christmas Day)

Entry Fee

Family pass (2 adults & 3 children)	$45.00
Adult	$20.00 pp
Child: 5-16 yrs	$5.00 pp
Child Under 5 yrs	free
Concession & Seniors Card	$18.00 pp

Membership

Single $35.00
Couple $55.00
Family $65.00
Members can enter the museum for free once membership has been paid.

Pet Policy

Service Dogs are welcome.
Non-Service Animals may enter the museum; however, they must be carried or in a pet stroller.

Collection Highlights

923 Austin 12/4

1969 HT Holden Belmont Ute a true Aussie classic with a great local story

Proudly owned by Ben Walker, this ute was a special family project. Ben, his dad Grant, and his pop Noel worked side by side to restore it from the ground up. They converted the brakes from drum to disc, replaced all the suspension and steering, and brought new life to this vintage beauty.

It’s always inspiring to see families come together to preserve a piece of history. Come visit the Transport Museum and check it out, along with plenty of other amazing vehicles on display

The Last High Wheeler: Chasing the Ghost of 1906 with the World's Sole Surviving Dayton Motor Buggy

Imagine a time when the rumble of horses gave way to the defiant sputter of a two-stroke engine, when muddy backroads challenged the brave to invent the future on four wobbly wooden wheels. Step into the National Transport Museum in Inverell, and you'll meet a living legend: the 1906 Dayton Motor Buggy. Whispered rumours swirl around this emerald green marvel like exhaust from its original Reliable engine it is the last one in the world. No dusty replicas, no half-hearted restorations. This is the real deal, a time capsule from the dawn of motoring, preserved in near mint condition and calling our quiet corner of New South Wales home. Buckle up (or should we say, harness up?) as we trace its thrilling odyssey from Chicago's gritty factories to the rugged plains of Inverell