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    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

    1,268 Reviews
    #1 of 49 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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    5.01,268 reviews
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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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    Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    79 Aerodrome Road, Blenheim 7272, New Zealand
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    WWI and WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka...
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    from US$26.90
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    Dangerous Skies WWII Exhibition at the Omaka...
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    Most Helpful Positive Review
    Reviewed 14 April 2011
    Absolutely brilliant

    This was one of the best attraction we visited during our six weeks in New Zealand. Loads to interest the aviation buff and the merely curious! It's well laid out and the exhibits are set into scenes which bring added life to their stories. It...More

    2  Thank kimr96
    Most Helpful Critical Review
    Reviewed 15 July 2013
    If you like swastikas and enjoy bad spelling, this place is for you!

    The first thing you see on arrival is a gift shop, selling t-shirts with swastikas. The entire war is presented as some kind of a video game, with zero moral content. There is a temple-like room dedicated to the German fighter pilot von Richthofen, with...More

    4  Thank Alex_Tallinn
    JaneOrphan, General Manager at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 2 August 2013

    I was disappointed to read this review, particularly as there are some misconceptions here. One is that of the swastika, which has undergone such thorough branding by the Nazis that many people do not realise it formerly had an entirely different meaning and was widely...More

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    Visit to Omaka Aviation Centre

    We were first time visitor's to Omaka and it was well worthwhile. The displays were to a very high and in particular the first world war section. The model's of the fighter's were extremely well done as were the aircraft and other vehicle's on display....More

    Thank suzuki24kia
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Interesting and extremely well presented exhibits.

    Was recommended this centre and wasn't disappointed. It is an interesting collection of WW1 and WW2 planes displayed in superb fashion. We spent around 3 hours here and would recommend a visit.

    Thank PhiljLichfield
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Don’t miss it

    This Aviation Museum was fantastic. We bought a daily ticket which allowed a second visit. We had lunch at Allan Scott Winery and returned to finish the museum. There is a lot to absorb so don’t rush it

    Thank Wookie60
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Superb War Bird Museum

    There are lots of reasons to visit Blenheim...for some, the superb wines. Another reason is one of the best aviation museums around, this one, associated with Sir Peter Jackson, focuses extravagantly on WWI aviation and has scores of vintage craft, from the earliest days, right...More

    Thank MarkSherouse
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Expected more

    i ve been meaning to visit for some years. im not into planes and museums. It didnt do it for me. lots of old planes wih lots of writing. i guess i expected it to be more like the exhibition at Te Papa on gallipoli...More

    Thank nzp0ppy
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Amazing caricatures

    The Omaka Heritage Centre is one of the top spots to visit in Blenheim. Both the WW1 and the WW2 flight expeditions are absolutely worth the cost of the visit ($35 for both displays). Sir Peter Jackson and his Weta Workshop have produced a stunning...More

    Thank Roy J
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    So well presented- Definitely worth the visit

    Several people recommended we visit The Museum and we were not disappointed. This is the best collection of both WW1 & WW2 memorabilia I have seen, both a private collection WW1 and a volunteer groups WW2 collection, the whole setup is incredible. We took the...More

    Thank 920chrisr
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Grat exhibits

    Expensive but well worth the money. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Everyone with a couple of hours to spare should see both exhibits

    Thank 1gillianw
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    What a fabulous attraction

    Pleased to have visited it alone, with a few mates as we spent nearly 4 hours here which would have been cut a lot shorter with the family. The WW1 exhibit is the larger one and contains a great array of exhibits. Take the time...More

    Thank fishernz
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great display.

    War museums aren’t normally my cup of tea, but it was a surprise trip to Blenheim for my husbands birthday and he was interested in visiting Omaka. It was a pleasant surprise. Well set out displays of WW1and WW2 planes and memorabilia which took 1...More

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    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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