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Getting to Omaka

The Omaka Aerodrome, in Blenheim, Marlborough NZ is home to the Marlborough Lines 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. Keep scrolling to discover great offers and handy info once you arrive!

AIRSHOW CAR PARKING
Please be aware of major changes to the Public Car Park, which can be accessed only via Richardson Ave or from Wither Road. Park at your own risk. The ground is uneven and roads are not sealed. A bus service is available (see Sounds Connection below). The only vehicles which may use Aerodrome Rd are Buses & Taxis, Trade, Gold Pass, VIP Lounge, Disabled, Display or Official Vehicles. All others will be redirected.
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Get me to the show on time!  

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

Costs:
‍$40.00 per adult, $20 per child return from Picton
$20.00 per adult, $10.00 per child return from Blenheim.
One-way tickets are also available.
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Click the button below for the Bus Timetable

www.soundsconnection.com

‍Contact us: 03 573 8843 (or +64 3 573 8843 for our international visitors)

BUS TIMETABLE

BUS TO OMAKA - Transfer to/from BLENHEIM
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Cost per person one-way: Adult $15, Child (5-15 yrs) $7.50
Cost per person return: Adult $20, Child $10

Children 0-4 years FREE

‍DEPARTURE TIMES:

FRIDAY 18th April
2.30 pm & 3.30 pm - Grove Road, outside KFC
2.40 pm & 3.40 pm - Seymour Square
2.50 pm & 3.50 pm - Middle Renwick Rd, Springlands Supermarket bus stop
RETURN: From 7.30 pm

‍SATURDAY 19th April
8.30 am & 9.30 am - Grove Road, outside KFC
8.40 am & 9.40 am - Seymour Square
8.50 am & 9.50 am - Middle Renwick Rd, Springlands Supermarket bus stop
RETURN: From 4.30 pm

‍SUNDAY 20th April
8.30 am & 9.30 am - Grove Road, outside KFC
8.40 am & 9.40 am - Seymour Square
8.50 am & 9.50 am - Middle Renwick Rd, Springlands Supermarket bus stop
RETURN: From 4:30 pm
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NOTE: Please be ready 15 minutes before all departure times
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BUS TO OMAKA - Transfer to/from PICTON

Cost person one-way: Adult $25, Child (5-15 yrs) $12.50
Cost per person return: Adult $40, Child (5-15 yrs) $20

Children 0-4 years FREE
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DEPARTURE TIMES:
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‍Friday 18th April
2.00 pm - Wellington Street Bus stop
RETURN: From 7.30 pm

‍Saturday 19th April
9.00 am – Wellington Street Bus stop
RETURN: From 4.30 pm

‍Sunday 20th April
9.00 am – Wellington Street Bus stop
RETURN: From 4.30 pm

‍NOTE: Please be ready 15 minutes before all departure times
Other stops available on enquiry


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CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR BUS

Park & Ride on Saturday & Sunday

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

OPERATES: Saturday & Sunday only
By TRAIN (maximum 90 passengers)
8.45 AM - BRAYSHAW PARK Station to OMAKA Station
3.15 PM - OMAKA Station to BRAYSHAW PARK Station

By RAILCAR (maximum 18 passengers)
On-demand between 9.30 am & 2.30 pm

Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child return & one-way ** CASH ONLY**


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By Air

Marlborough is serviced by two commercial airlines, Sounds Air which operates from both Blenheim and Picton, and Air New Zealand. For private aircraft planning to fly directly to Omaka, this information is now available via AIP Supplement, scroll down to April 17, 2025. The relevant info is on page 47 onwards.

Visiting Pilots: Updated info is now available via AIP supplement, scroll down to April 17, 2025. The relevant info is on page 47 onwards.

By Sea

There are two Cook Strait ferry companies connecting the North and South Island of New Zealand (via Wellington and Picton): The Interislander and Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries.