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Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

By Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$49 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    • 79 Aerodrome Road,
    • 7272, Blenheim, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    • 79 Aerodrome Road,
    • 7272, Blenheim, New Zealand

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Self-Guided Combo Entry Only in English

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-4:00 pm
  • English

Includes entry to both the Knights of the Sky & Dangerous Skies Exhibitions.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$49.00 x 1 AdultNZ$49.00
Total
Price is NZ$49.00

Activity itinerary

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    • 79 Aerodrome Road,
    • 7272, Blenheim, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    • 79 Aerodrome Road,
    • 7272, Blenheim, New Zealand

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