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Blenheim
POP 27,150
Blenheim is an agricultural town 29km south of Picton on the Wairau Plain between the
Wither Hills and the Richmond Ranges. The town demonstrates little power as a visitor
magnet; it is the attractions beyond the back fence that pull in the punters.
Sights & Activities
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
MUSEUM
(
www.omaka.org.nz
; 79 Aerodrome Rd; adult/child/family $25/10/62; 10am-5pm)
This captiv-
ating museum houses a splendid collection of original and replica Great War aircraft
brought to life in a series of dioramas that depict dramatic wartime scenes, such as the
death of the Red Baron. Memorabilia and photographic displays deepen the experience.
The guided tour is an extra $5 extremely well spent. There's a cafe and shop on site, and
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.omakaclassiccars.co.nz
;
adult/child $10/free;
10am-4pm)
, which houses more than
100 vehicles from the '50s to the '80s.
Marlborough Museum
MUSEUM
(
www.marlboroughmuseum.org.nz
;
26 Arthur Baker Pl, off New Renwick Rd; adult/child $10/5;
10am-4pm)
Besides a replica township, vintage mechanicals and well-presented historical
displays, there's the
Wine Exhibition
, for those looking to cap off their vineyard experi-
ences.
Wither Hills Farm Park
WALKING
In a town as flat as a pancake, this hilly 1100-hectare park provides welcome relief, of-
fering a range of walks and mountain-bike trails with grand views across the Wairau Val-
ley and out to Cloudy Bay. Pick up a map from the i-SITE or check the information pan-
els at the many entrances including Redwood St and Taylor Pass Rd.
High Country Horse Treks
HORSE RIDING
