Congratulations to Brian Treanor for winning the flight of a lifetime with Full Noise! If you ,missed out on winning the ride in Full Noise and you are looking for an awesome warbird experience, Fighter Flights do have joyrides available over airshow week, check out www.fighterflights.co.nz for more info or ring Graeme 021 992890 to book your ride now!

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Getting to Omaka

& where to stay and play once you're here!

The Omaka Aerodrome, in Blenheim, Marlborough NZ is home to the Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow and the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. Only 5km from the Blenheim CBD and, 8 km from Marlborough Airport, the route is well sign-posted off SH1, along SH6 to Aerodrome Road. For general information on Marlborough, things to do and where to stay please visit MarlboroughNZ or contact the Marlborough i-Sites.  Keep scrolling to discover great offers and handy info once you arrive!

Get me to the show on time!  

Sounds Connection provides return transport from Picton and Blenheim to Omaka so you can enjoy the entertainment – without having to worry about getting there and back.

Click the button below for the Bus Timetable


www.soundsconnection.com

BUS TIMETABLE

BUS TO OMAKA - RETURN BLENHEIM

Cost per person return: Adult $20, Child $10.

DEPARTURE TIMES:

FRIDAY 7th April

2.00 pm - Grove Road, outside KFC Seymour Square
3.00 pm - Middle Renwick Rd, Springlands Supermarket bus stop
RETURN: 7.30 pm

SATURDAY 8th April
8.30 am - Grove Road, outside KFC Seymour Square
9.30 am - Middle Renwick Rd, Springlands Supermarket bus stop
RETURN: 5.00 pm

SUNDAY 9th April
8.30 am - Grove Road, outside KFC Seymour Square
9.30 am - Middle Renwick Rd, Springlands Supermarket bus stop
RETURN: 5.00 pm

NOTE: Please be ready 15 minutes before all departure times

BUS TO OMAKA - RETURN PICTON

Departure time is 9.00am, return time is 5.00pm from Omaka (both Saturday and Sunday only)

Cost per person return: Adult $40, Child $20.

Friday 7th April 2023
No service available from Picton.  Available from Blenheim only.

Saturday 8th April 2023
Departure Time: 9.00am from Waikawa Bay
Return Time: 5.00pm from Omaka

Sunday 9th April 2023
Departure Time: 9.00am from Waikawa Bay
Return Time: 5.00pm from Omaka

NOTE: Please be ready 15 minutes before all departure times

Pick up Locations as follows:
1. Waikawa Bay launching ramp (opposite Arthur Crescent)
2. Corner Boons Valley Road and Waikawa Road
3. Opposite Queen Charlotte College entrance
4. Opposite entrance to Picton Marina (outside Picton Top 10)
5. Picton iSite
6. Wellington Street bus-stop (opposite Oxley's restaurant)
7. Sounds Connection office (94 Wellington Street)
8. Crow Tavern

Park & Ride on Saturday & Sunday

Park your car at Brayshaw Park and take the Blenheim Riverside Railway straight to the Airshow gate!

The first train leaves Brayshaw Park Station for Omaka at 8.45am and thereafter on demand between Brayshaw Park and Omaka.

There will be a train back from Omaka at 3.30pm. If needed the last train from Omaka to Brayshaw Park will depart at 5pm.  

Cost: $9.00 per adult, $5.00 per child return.  Eftpos available.

Magnificent Birds & the Marlborough Sounds!



Details to come!

Need expert help getting to the event or planning your travels? Keep reading!

For aviation enthusiasts planning their dream airshow experience! 

All packages are tailor-made, suited to your budget, which can include flights based on the latest deals and specials available. We deal direct with the operators and the airlines (access to wholesale special fares). We offer special attention to detail when planning your holiday to ensure you have the best experience possible. Airshow Travel is managed by a pilot and CJ6 Nanchang owner with a life-long passion for aviation plus over fifteen years’ experience in the travel industry. Anywhere worldwide - we’ll get you there to see AvGas turned into noise!

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Ph: (+64) 0276094816 / 0800 336660
www.airshowtravel.co.nz

Our fascinating journeys are a MUST for those passionate about aviation!

Join us on our fully escorted 10 day journey to discover the top of the South Island's aviation history and spend 3 days at the airshow with Gold Passes.

Share this comprehensive journey from Christchurch to Blenheim with fellow enthusiasts and create memories and friendships to last year after year.

Contact Melanie on 021 076 8308 or [email protected]

See more at: www.aviationtoursnz.com

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By Air

Marlborough is serviced by two commercial airlines, Sounds Air who operates from both Blenheim and Picton, and Air New Zealand. For private aircraft planning to fly directly to Omaka, please check out all relevant info at the AIP website at the following link: https://www.aip.net.nz/

By Sea

The Interislander has been connecting the North and South Islands since 1962 and is New Zealand's original Cook Strait ferry.  

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