Full-Day Omaka Aviation Heritage Center and Wine Tasting Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Full-Day Omaka Aviation Heritage Center and Wine Tasting Tour

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: New Zealand, South Island, Blenheim
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  • 5 hours
  • Blenheim
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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. 

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, 79 Aerodrome Road, Blenheim 7272 New Zealand

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen, 13 Selmes Road Rd3, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Wine tasting
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
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.

Airports

  • Blenheim Airport, Blenheim New Zealand


Departure Time

10:00 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Stephen_S

10 Oct, 2023

Great wine and a very interesting tour of the museum. Very well planned and laid out exhibits. Pamela was informative and friendly.

Andrew_B

24 Mar, 2020

My wife and I had booked this tour months in advance of the COIVD-19 troubles. Locked into our return flights we decided to continue with our trip.......We are extremely glad we persevered. Our guide for the day(Paul) was fantastic. Paul changed the itinerary to accomodate winery closures while providing an entertaining and informative dialogue on the flora, fauna and customs of New Zealand. I'm sure it must have been difficult. A must see is the Omaka Avaition Heritage Center. I have been to aviation museums in Palm Springs, CA, Grapevine, TX and the Smithsonian....well the Smithsonian is something else, however I would go back again to Omaka.... awesome collection of displays for WWI & WWII. Execellent tour, professionally delivered under trying circumstanaces.

Vicki_D

22 Apr, 2019

Wish we could have seen the second section as well as the airshow which was cancelled due to weather. The planes were displayed in very realistic settings, detail is amazing.

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