Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre: Explore WWI & WWII Exhibitions

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of WWI and WWII aviation at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. Explore the ‘Knights of the Sky’ exhibition showcasing Sir Peter Jackson’s collection, and discover the thrilling stories of bravery and tragedy in the ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibition.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 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…
What's Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Guided commentary unless requested.
  • Food and drink.
Additional Information

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents two world-class exhibitions. The first is the original ‘Knights of the Sky’ exhibition, featuring 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…

Location
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
79 Aerodrome Road,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mark_t
Feb 23, 2025
Good displays - Very good displays with a lot of information on the panels. Really good for aviation/war enthusiasts.
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Robert
Feb 19, 2025
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Blenheim nz - This exhibition is in 2 separate buildings WW1 and WW2 The first hall gives many full size dioramas showing many scenes from WW1 with many of the uniform and stories The second hall is similar but focused on WW2
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Derekp6106
Feb 12, 2025
Well worth it - Did both and thought they were spectacular. WW1 exhibition was completed in 90 minutes but could easily have spent 3 hours. WW2 was completed in 60 minutes but could have spent 3 hours. Staff were very friendly and were happy to discuss the exhibits
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Jamesc5476
Jan 15, 2025
AMAZING!!!!!! - The views were amazing and realistic. Had a very long and deep conversation with one of the volunteers and rushed through the WWII exhibition.
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Björn
Nov 4, 2024
One of the best Aviation Museum - Wonderful exhibition where not just the aircraft where shown, but also stories around the aurcraft and the pilots. The details of the scenarions where beautifully done.
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Tabatha1998
Jun 24, 2024
Simply brilliant - The museum offers so much more than you might expect from the outside. Initially we thought the entry fee was a little steep, but then we went through. Rather than just displaying a good range of planes and other aviation artefacts (which was good), the displays are so much more. Movie sets have been created, to generate a realistic atmosphere. If you get a chance, speak to one of the knowledgeable volunteers, for an even more informative experience.
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290grantn
Apr 19, 2024
Just simply excellent, great, awesome - pick your own superlative - Expected it to be good, even excellent, but it exceeded expectations. It's simply brilliant. The scenes, the planes, the histories, the stories, they're all fantastic. There were the stories of heroism, the nasty stuff, the horrible stuff, and the glorious stuff. You need to go yourself - you will not be disappointed - both exhibitions are thoroughly worthwhile. Really - just go!
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Guide745182
Apr 7, 2024
A must-see spot! - A must-see stop if you're even slightly interested in planes! The exhibits are the best I've seen, hands down. The attention to detail is over the top! We went because hubby is a plane fanatic but even a non-fanatic like myself enjoyed the exhibits. Highly recommend!!
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Alistairb1954
Mar 23, 2024
A must visit if you are visiting New Zealand - Off the scale fantastic .even if you are not particularly into aviation ,like my partner. This centre is just so good .It really tells the stories behind the planes and the characters who flew them . Very very impressive. We spent stronger than we planned .It turned into one of our New Zealand Highlights. We also had some very interesting chats with the guides who were great
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O6679hlscottk
Sep 17, 2024
Aviation was brilliant. Customer experience was poor. - Great exhibition. Amazing aircraft. Very well curated. BUT… the place was freezing cold,the reception women was rude and disinterested. I paid $49 for a ticket I could have bought on line for $31. Not a place you can trust.
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