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    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

    1,301 Reviews
    #1 of 48 things to do in Blenheim
    Museums, Speciality Museums
    Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    79 Aerodrome Road, Blenheim 7272, New Zealand
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    WWI and WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
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    Omaka Avation Heritage Centre presents the outstanding Knights of the Sky exhibition, featuring Sir Peter Jackson's own collection of World War One aircraft and artifacts. The story of aviation, its development and the men that flew them, is brought...more
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    All reviews peter jackson world war red baron weta workshop world class vintage aircraft amazing display life size two hours allow plenty of time air museum both sides great museum guided tour car museum omaka aviation couple of hours
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    An outstanding exhibition

    We allowed a couple of hours to visit the centre and stayed for four. It is without doubt the most interesting display of WW1 and WW2 aircraft we have ever seen. With Sir Peter Jackson's input and personal collection of memorabilia it keeps you mesmerized.Not...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank NAS1954
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Wow!!!

    This is the most impressive collection of planes from WW1 I have ever seen. Restoration, recreation and authentic collections from men that actually flew the planes is overwhelming. We only had an hour here but that only skimmed the surface. Give yourself a good few...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Walkingprimrose
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Amazing exhibition

    There are 2 different exhibitions WW1 ($25) and WW2 ($20) or you can do both for $39. The WW1 exhibition has about a fifteen planes, some have been rebuilt and some are remakes. There is also a small display on the Red Baron and a...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Rodman100
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    A must see

    We visited the WW1 museum and it is definitely the best collection from WW1 we have seen. Allow plenty of time to take in the display it is very well set up and a must visit

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Sharport67
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A must see

    Taken some time to get there but an amazing collection and extremely well set out with informative information and guides available to help.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Neil W
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    The biggest display of World War I airplanes I have ever seen.

    The airplanes of both world wars was fascinating. Many WW II planes that are familiar, but many WW I planes that were new to me. Well displayed including uniforms and medals. Very interesting

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank johndeverman
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    History in Life Form

    Wanted to see this Centre out of curiosity as I have always been interested in planes, Well guess who was gobsmacked by what was seen. Started off with World War 1 planes , all different sizes , but the ones that hung from the celing...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Robert H
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Separate charges for WW1 and WW2 exhibitions? Really?

    Interesting exhibition of WW2 aviation history and the Stalingrad campaign. But the pricing structure put us off paying for the WW2 exhibition (which we think is probably the better one to see). Definitely worth a look, but check the ticket options first.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Michael M
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A must visit place on the Top of the South

    Totally unexpected and wonderful experience. a remarkable exhibition that would take a day to be explored fully. can't wait to come back.

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank Tatsi A
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Trip back in time

    Good trip back into time. Great planes on view. It was good to get close to the planes. Great short film for viewing.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Anil L
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    Response from Rachael B | Property representative |
    If your ship is docking at Waimahara then it is a 1.8km drive to Picton i-Site. There are shuttles organised by the ship's ground handlers to take passengers directly to the i-Site unless you have already booked a shore... More
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    Response from Rachael B | Property representative |
    There is a Hop On Hop Off bus service that operates from the Picton i-site. There are shuttles that will take you here to connect with this and other independent tours/transport providers. You do not need to buy tickets to... More
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    Response from Rachael B | Property representative |
    There is also a new Hop On Hop Off Marlborough bus service that operates that will bring you to Omaka. This departs from the Picton i-Site, shuttles will take you from the Port to connect with this and other independent... More
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