Aviation & Sea Tour
Aviation & Sea Tour
Enjoy a brilliant mix of Aviation History and Marlborough Sounds cruising in one day.
Start with a private guided tour through the stunning Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, a stunning exhibit bringing to life the private collection of Sir Peter Jackson - director of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Then enjoy a gourmet lunch, followed by a leisurely seafood cruise of the Marlborough Sounds for the afternoon.
Included in tour:
- World War 1 exhibit at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Omaka Aviation's World War 2 exhibition
- Gourmet lunch (own cost)
- Marlborough Sounds seafood cruise (shared cruise) with seafood tasting and glass of wine
Tour Overview
NZ$750 per person - minimum 2 people
The tour in detail
9.30am Collection from accommodation. Your tour this morning is on a private basis by luxury vehicle.
Start with a private guided tour through the stunning Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. Best described as a “movie set” this stunning exhibit brings to life the private collection of Sir Peter Jackson (Movie director from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit). Tour through the World War 1 and World War 2 exhibit taking in the history, the stories, and the truly unique and rare collection of aircraft and memorabilia.
Depart through to the Marlborough Sounds. This drive takes you from the flat fertile Wairau plains through farm land and steep hill country to the start of the Marlborough Sounds. Once in Picton enjoy a light lunch (own cost) at a Picton café on the waterfront.
After lunch board our launch for a stunning and unique scenic cruise through the Marlborough Sounds. (This is a shared cruise with other people). This afternoon cruise takes in the fabulous scenery along with great commentary on the area and the people who have settled here. Visit marine farms and see a different style of farming along with a fabulous tasting of fresh seafood matched to award winning Sauvignon Blanc. A wonderful wine and food match in a beautiful part of Marlborough.
At the completion of the cruise transfer back to accommodation. (5pm/5.30pm drop off)
Itinerary
We are smoke free
At Marlborough Tour Company, we’re dedicated to ensuring the comfort and safety of our guests, as well as their enjoyment of the stunning natural environment that surrounds us. We are also committed to environmentally sustainable practises. For these reasons, all Marlborough Tour Company vehicles and cruise vessels are smoke free.
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