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Full-Day Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and Wine Tasting Tour

By Pamela March Trading As Your Local Chauffeur
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$225 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This full-day small-group tour from Blenheim or Picton takes you to the Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre (entry fees apply). This is a popular icon stop with Peter Jackson's collection of classic aircraft and his amazing heritage WW1 and WW2 displays.  Scheduled tours are available and also options for a personal guide (additional costs apply). It is recommended that 1 – 1.5 hours is set aside for you to wander among the life-like displays of the past heritage activities and the most generous collection of personal memorabilia. This heritage delights tour can be tailor-made for your group to mix and match with more heritage options and some wine tasting, visit some of the local artisans and enjoy the scenic aspect of the beautiful Wairau Valley and plains. A stop for lunch (additional costs apply) at one of the picturesque wineries is part of your day as well as a must stop at the Makana Chocolate Boutique confections. 

Activity location

  • Makana Confections
    • Corner of Rapaura Road and O'Dwyer's Road,
    • 7273, Blenheim, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Makana Confections
    • Corner of Rapaura Road and O'Dwyer's Road,
    • 7273, Blenheim, New Zealand

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Full-Day Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and Wine Tasting Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

This full-day small-group tour from Blenheim or Picton takes you to the Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre (entry fees apply). This is a popular icon stop with Peter Jackson's collection of classic aircraft and his amazing heritage WW1 and WW2 displays.  Scheduled tours are available and also options for a personal guide (additional costs apply). It is recommended that 1 – 1.5 hours is set aside for you to wander among the life-like displays of the past heritage activities and the most generous collection of personal memorabilia. This heritage delights tour can be tailor-made for your group to mix and match with more heritage options and some wine tasting, visit some of the local artisans and enjoy the scenic aspect of the beautiful Wairau Valley and plains. A stop for lunch (additional costs apply) at one of the picturesque wineries is part of your day as well as a must stop at the Makana Chocolate Boutique confections. 

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
NZ$225.00 x 1 AdultNZ$225.00

Total
Price is NZ$225.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedWine tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Minimum age is 7 years

Activity itinerary

Makana Confections
  • 15m
Decadent taste and variety of choices. Pinot Noir truffles and Slated caramel are some of the favourites but wait till you taste the Macadamia Butter Cruch. You will not leave without it.
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Peter Jackson is famous all around the world for his film making. Especially the Lord of the Rings. We are proud to hold his classic air displays from WW1 and WW2 here in Marlborough. The aircraft are restored and some still working mode and the displays he has created are so life like its amazing. A cafe of memorabilia is available here for light refreshment.
Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen
  • 30m
Award winning wines especially the Bubbles and the Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Restaurant for lunch is always an option with local produce platters and inspirations from the garden.
The Vines Village
  • 30m
Plenty to do and see here. Ice-creams so creamy the very best. Gourmet oils and pates to try. Manuka Honey and more. Local crafts and a Quilters Barn for creators. The cafe overlooks a lake and the rolling hills and the vineyards. If you love Gin or Beer this is also the place to come to taste or by the glass or pint.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMakana Confections
    • Corner of Rapaura Road and O'Dwyer's Road,
    • 7273, Blenheim, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMakana Confections
    • Corner of Rapaura Road and O'Dwyer's Road,
    • 7273, Blenheim, New Zealand

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