Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
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Omaka is genuinely one of the better museum experiences in the South Island. The WW1 collection is the real centrepiece, and the dioramas built by Weta Workshop are something else. It's not just planes behind glass. The scenes are theatrical and detailed, and the stories behind the aircraft are what make it stick with you.
The guided tour is worth doing. The guides here clearly know their stuff and care about the place. A few reviewers have flagged that it's on the pricier side, and that's fair, but the quality of the displays justifies it for anyone with even a passing interest in aviation history. Allow a good couple of hours, maybe more.
My one practical tip: ask for a torch so you can properly read the exhibit notes. Small thing, makes a difference. Promo code RANKERS gets you 10% off, which takes a little of the sting out of the entry price.
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Omaka Aviation Heritage CentreCommercial organisation |
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim |
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Open 7 Days: 9am - 5pm |
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Use discount code RANKERS with Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and 10% off. |
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Very impressed with the displays.
Bob & Lynda Miller -
Very nice exhibition with real airplanes.
Heidi et Mat -
A must see for aviation enthusiasts.
P and W Gene -
A must see for all ages.
Elsa Bygrave -
Wow, an amazing display - 10/10 for that.
TheClan
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A must see for aviation enthusiasts.
Quite pricey but worth it if this is your sphere of interest.
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Includes Peter Jacksons WW1 planes and historic displays.
Not free but worth a visit.
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Fan-bloody-tastic experience!!!!
If you only do one attraction this year do this one. Excellent amazing display. Allow plenty of time, you'll still want more.
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Wow, an amazing display - 10/10 for that.
However, despite his age and life experience, there was absolutely no need for the gruff and rude attitude by the very elderly gentleman who was a member of staff. Perhaps if he had been more approachable we would have felt comfortable asking questions.
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Very interesting museum with planes and artifacts from WWI.
Musuem is very well made with life like dolls made from Peter Jackson's studio in Wellington.
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Wow really amazing we enjoyed it well worth the money we paid to go see it the guide who was walking around was knowledgable and friendly.
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A must see for aviation enthusiasts.
Quite pricey but worth it if this is your sphere of interest.
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Includes Peter Jacksons WW1 planes and historic displays.
Not free but worth a visit.
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Very interesting museum with planes and artifacts from WWI.
Musuem is very well made with life like dolls made from Peter Jackson's studio in Wellington.
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Wow really amazing we enjoyed it well worth the money we paid to go see it the guide who was walking around was knowledgable and friendly.
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Fan-bloody-tastic experience!!!!
If you only do one attraction this year do this one. Excellent amazing display. Allow plenty of time, you'll still want more.
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Wow, an amazing display - 10/10 for that.
However, despite his age and life experience, there was absolutely no need for the gruff and rude attitude by the very elderly gentleman who was a member of staff. Perhaps if he had been more approachable we would have felt comfortable asking questions.
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Incredible display of WW1 fighter aircraft (Peter Jackson did background scenes).
One of the best museums I have visited.
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Really impressive museum with great display and scene of WWI !
Weta workshop did a pretty impressive job ! The planes are really impressive and well maintained but the display is really stunning ! A must see if you spend a day in the Blenheim area !
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Ladies - this one is for you too.
Incredible displays (Peter Jacksons Weka workshops took a hand) uniforms of infamous people (yes - and some planes. Ask for a torch so you can read all about the exhibits.