More attractions to love about Marlborough
Investment in local visitor attractions includes Furneaux Lodge in Endeavour Inlet – pictured here in this artist’s impression Credit: Hawkins Architecture.
Mayor Nadine Taylor and Destination Marlborough have welcomed announcements of planned investment into iconic visitor attractions.
The New Zealand Aviation Museum Trust has announced a significant extension of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim, set to focus on expanding the acclaimed ‘Dangerous Skies’ World War II exhibition, doubling its size.
Furneaux Lodge has also unveiled an artist’s impression of a major refurbishment of its iconic lodge building, which has welcomed guests to Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds for generations.
“This is a significant vote of confidence in Marlborough’s future and will further strengthen Omaka’s reputation as a world-class visitor attraction,” Mayor Nadine Taylor said.
Destination Marlborough General Manager Tracey Green said the expansion of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre had a dual purpose.
“It provides additional space for amazing, rare aircraft and doubles as a 3,000 sqm function space for conference delegates. It truly is great to see investment in such important visitor infrastructure,” she said.
Mayor Taylor and Tracey Green believe the investments in Omaka and Furneaux Lodge create opportunity for economic growth across the region and will attract community and visitors from New Zealand and the world.
“Combine these new plans with the investment by Alfred Taylor Development into The Alfred Hotel in Blenheim, and we leap forward in terms of how attractive we become to the business events sector,” Tracey said.
She added that last month the Government also announced $1.45 million for realignment work for Queen Charlotte Track, which will improve steep and erosion-prone sections.
