Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Blenheim, Marlborough
Aviation Museum & Biplane Joyrides

Knights of the Sky Guided Tour

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents the outstanding Knights of the Sky exhibition, featuring Sir Peter Jackson’s own collection of WW1 aircraft and artifacts. This story of aviation in the Great War is brought to life in sensational sets created by the internationally acclaimed talent of WingNut Films and Weta Workshop. The theatrical treatment is both innovative and visually stunning. Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context, sometimes recreating an incident that actually happened in the war. Rare memorabilia is on display, worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted ‘trench art’ through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself.

Fully guided tours run at 10.30am and 2pm during the summer season or at other times by prior arrangement.  You can also explore the exhibition unguided.

Departs 10:30am, 2pm | Duration 45 minutes

Classic Wings Vintage Aeroplane Rides

We have moved into yet another branch of heritage aviation with the establishment of a vintage joy flights operation at our base at Omaka Airfield, Blenheim. Our Boeing Stearman is configured with three seats so that couples can travel together in the front cockpit and share the wonderful experience of flying over the stunning scenery of New Zealand's premier wine-growing region of Marlborough. We have a range of different flights available covering a broad spectrum of attractive localities around the province. So come on over and fly with us. You'll enjoy a unique vintage aviation experience with Classic Wings!

The cockpit allows for 2 of slim size to sit side-by-side. The seat is approx. 32" (81cm) across, so it's pretty cozy!

Departs flexible | Duration 20 minutes

Additional Information

Open 7 days, 10am-5pm

Wheelchair access

Price: $30 to $390

General entry, guided tours & joyrides.