Free cancellation
Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- 1h 30m
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
Highlights
The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents two world-class exhibitions. The first is the original ‘Knights of the Sky’ exhibition, featuring film director, Sir Peter Jackson's own collection of WWI aircraft and artifacts. The story of aviation in the Great War is brought to life in sensational sets created by the internationally acclaimed talent of WingNut Films and Wētā Workshop. The second is the new exhibition ‘Dangerous Skies’ features stories from World War II. These are tales of daring, valour and tragedy stretching from the British Isles to the forests of Germany, an embattled but courageous Russia and the steaming hot jungles of the South Pacific. Two of the star attractions are an original DeHavilland Mosquito, fondly known as the "Wooden Wonder" and a Griffon powered Mk.XIVe Spitfire. Women also feature more prominently in this exhibition and the Battle of Stalingrad is the stage for an immersive experience that is both entertaining and chillingly thought provoking.
Inclusions
What's included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's not
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Guided commentary unless requested.
- Food and drink.
Itinerary
The museum is open 7 days throughout the year with the exception of Christmas Day. Currently we are open from 10am and closing at 4pm. We recommend that you allow a minimum of 90-minutes to visit both exhibitions. In December 2006 the opening exhibition, Knights of the Sky was ground breaking, not just in terms of the historical importance, rarity and scale of the collection but in the innovative way it was presented. The generosity of film director Sir Peter Jackson, the owner of the collection, was integral in bringing the exhibition to life in a series of dioramas utilizing the formidable creative talents of WingNut Films and enhanced by mannequins by Weta Workshop. In 2016, Dangerous Skies a second exhibition was opened. Utilizing the talents of both homegrown and internationally based experts the resulting displays have evolved yet again. Omaka, is a world-class destination for the appreciation of historic aircraft and the magnificent men and women who flew and created them.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 99 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Fantastic exhibition
Fantastic exhibition well worth a visit. Lovely coffee shop on site
5Well worth a visit
Amazing Heritage museum displaying replicas and original aircrafts from WWI and WWII, the area is well done with plenty of space, much to read and so much more. The input from Peter Jackson, Weta Studios and many donors is to be applauded. At the very end of the WWII exhibition you sit through a short film that highlights the sacrifice of many people in senseless wars, it is haunting. Also makes you wonder as humans, will we ever learn?
5Take your time, don't...
Take your time, don't rush through. There is so much detail you probably need 2 or 3 visits to really notice everything.
5Brilliant museum don’t miss
Fantastic aviation museum even for those not into planes. The reconstructed scenes and memorabilia made the experience come alive.
3A Great Display albeit Spoilt by poor customer service
The Omaka Aviation Hertiage WW1 /WW2 exhibitions are magnificent alot of the planes are presented in action mode which is brilliant to experience and alot of the items are genuine artefacts from those periods unfortunately my experience was spoilt in the WW2 display by one obnoxious attendant who was just rude and prevented me from entering the control tower display with no explanation !! Just said your not going on it when clearly other patrons were experiencing it totally spoilt our visit and our day unfortunately
5AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY THROUGH EARLY YEARS OF FLIGHT
An incredible collection of planes and memorabilia highlighting the advances in aviation in 2 world wars. The exhibition is complemented by personal stories and items. Anyone who travels near Blenheim and does not take the time to go here misses a superb exhibition
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Coffee, light refreshments and souvenirs available for purchase
- All guests must be well and are required to sign in for contact tracing purposes.
How it compares in Blenheim
- Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 52 experiences we list in Blenheim.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 52.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Blenheim
Blenheim is the main town of Marlborough, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, among Sauvignon Blanc vineyards and near the Marlborough Sounds.
Blenheim sits on the flat Wairau Plain at the top of the South Island, in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand's largest wine region. Rows of vines run to the foot of the dry Wither Hills, and the town itself is small and green, with parks such as Pollard Park and Seymour Square and a river walk beside the Taylor.
Top-ranked sights in Blenheim: Marlborough Vineyards, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.