Full-Day Omaka Aviation Heritage Center and Wine Tasting Tour

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Our Marlborough Heritage Air Centre — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Pamela March Trading As Your Local Chauffeur

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Wine tasting

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Makana Confections

15 min

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

one hour Admission 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

30 min

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

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Portage Resort
Lochmara Lodge - Marlborough Sounds
Te Mahia Bay Resort
193 Aorangi Manor Motel
The Marlborough
Bings Motel
Blue Ridge Estate
Havelock Motel and Motor Lodge
Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge
Spring Creek Motels
Cherylea Motel
Montana Lodge Motel

and 42 more pickup points

We pick up from your designated point of accommodation. Hotel, Residential home or Air B&B or homestay. Please advise at time of booking or contact the chauffeur from your ticket information.