2 Best Sights in Blenheim, Upper South Island and the West Coast

War stories are brought to life with actual historic planes placed in settings dramatized by New Zealand's Oscar-winning special-effects teams Weta Digital and Wingnut Films. The planes are from famed director Sir Peter Jackson's collection. World War I–era planes, and the stories of their pilots, are showcased in the Knights of the Sky exhibition. Dangerous Skies focuses on aviation development during World War II. There's also a café and shop.

These artisan shops showcase wines alongside olive oils, fudge, homeware, quilts, ceramics, glassware, jewelry, and recipe books. There's also a new Whisky and Tasting store, and a Roots Gin Shack. Dine in the café, let the kids loose in the playground, or you can all just relax in the tranquil lakeside grounds.