Omaka Aviation Heritage Center

Can the Omaka Aviation Heritage Center in Blenheim be reached through any kind of public transportation from Picton.

What other sights are recommended in Blenheim?

Thanks

Sharon

Hi Sharon,

Dont like your chances for public transport, presuming you will want Picton return on the same day and to fit in with your ships schedule.

However cruise ship passengers are welcomed to Blenheim from Picton...heres a link to check out. An inquiry there may be of some help.

http://lovemarlborough.co.nz/cruise-ship/

David, Thank you for your response on transportation from Picton to

Blenheim. I checked out your link and noted quite a few Marborough cruises. There are some ships cruises that go to Blenheim and one that

visits the Aircraft Exhibition.

What is available in the town of Picton that we may choose over the ships tour?

Thanks

Sharon

Picton is the point of entry for most visitors to the South Island, (apart from air), as it is the terminal for the InterIsland Ferries.

It has a lot of visitors passing through and therefore supports a good range of gift shops, souvenir shops art and craft shops and galleries. Very pleasant to spend an hour or two browsing around.

Otherwise a tour, either ships tour or private, is almost essential to "get out of town" and back in the time for your ship.

Being a main entry point, all the car rental companies are there if renting a car for the day appeals.......

however.....

be warned , the roads around Picton are very narrow, quite steep and lots of bends in the road......plus we drive on the "wrong" side of the road for you.:D

The highlight of any cruise to Picton is the sail in/out through the very picturesque Marlborough Sounds....make sure you get a good viewing spot.:)