Hillsborough Holden Museum

The Hillsborough Holden Museum on Egmont Road, New Plymouth, is Steve and Joy Fabish's purpose built home for what is described as New Zealand's largest private Holden collection: around 50 cars running from a 1948 48-215 through 1970s Monaros to the very end of the marque.

The bookends tell the story: Holden's first model at one end and a 2017 HSV GTS-R W1 at the other, the 636 horsepower final factory send off, one of just 275 built. In between sit personal chapters like Steve's first Holden, a 1972 HQ ute, and a four door 1977 HX GTS Monaro. One house rule to know before you go: photography is not permitted inside the museum.

The hillside setting doubles as a family stop, with a Mount Panorama themed mini putt, a luge with a train ride to the top, and grounds that turn a car visit into an afternoon.

A weekend museum that pairs serious Holden metal with family attractions.

Look out for:

• The 1948 48-215 and the 2017 HSV GTS-R W1, one of 275, bookending the marque.

• Around 50 Holdens including a 1977 HX GTS Monaro four door and Steve's first, a 1972 HQ ute.

• Memorabilia and displays built by the owners over decades.

• The Bathurst Mount Panorama themed mini putt.

• The luge, with a train ride up; runs are short, so weigh the multi ride passes.

Best way to experience it: go on a weekend, do the cars first (no photos inside, so look properly), then let the kids loose on the mini putt and luge.

• Open Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm, including public holidays; other times by appointment, and holiday period hours vary, so check ahead on +64 6 755 0044.

• Museum entry NZ$23.50 adult, NZ$12 child under 16, NZ$60 family. Mini putt and luge are priced separately (mini putt NZ$18.50 adult; luge from NZ$35 for three runs).

• No photography inside the museum.

• The Hideaway Cafe is temporarily closed; check before planning lunch there.

• At 683 Egmont Road, Hillsborough, a short drive from New Plymouth; on-site parking.

Last updated: 3 September 2026