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Popular places to visit

Picton Ferry Terminal

Picton Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area.

Picton Ferry Terminal
Picton showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and sailing

Picton Foreshore

Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Picton Foreshore
Edwin Fox Museum which includes a bay or harbour, forest scenes and mountains

Edwin Fox Museum

Explore the ship that has sailed through the major stages of the Commonwealth’s global history, from the East Indies to the West and finally all the way south to Picton.

Edwin Fox Museum
Picton War Memorial

Picton War Memorial

Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.

Picton War Memorial

Waikawa Marina

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Waikawa Marina. Discover the cafes in this walkable area or seek out the sailing opportunities.

Waikawa Marina

Nelson Square

You can learn about the history of Picton with a visit to Nelson Square. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Nelson Square

Things to do

Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise

Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise

Rp821.619
per adult
Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise
Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

Rp1.398.244
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Rp1.735.751
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

Rp1.022.165
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
E-Ko at the Beach

Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

Rp1.620.035
per adult
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise with Lunch

Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise with Lunch

Rp1.562.176
per adult
Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise with Lunch
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Top hotels in Waikawa

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
5 Waimarama Street Picton
The price is Rp890.207 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
Rp890.207
Rp1.023.738 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Picton. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
The quietness of the location

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
The price is Rp2.015.605 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
Rp2.015.605
Rp2.317.898 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
I had an amazing stay here during my five-week Oceania trip. My first night was unexpected—I needed an ambulance to the local hospital after a fall on the ferry—but the staff at Bay Vista were incredibly attentive throughout the whole ordeal. They checked on me during the ambulance visit and followed ...

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road Picton
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (109 reviews)
Fully equipped for cooking and dining. Great feel, felt like home.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

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Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Wilkes Way Villa

Wilkes Way Villa

3.5 out of 5
7 Wilkes Way Picton
Stay at this villa in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Heather gave us a very warm welcome. Beautiful property, spotlessly clean and so very comfortable with everything you could ask for and more. One of the best places we have ever stayed in.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

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Wilkes Way Villa
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is Rp718.044 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
Rp718.044
Rp825.751 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
The owners were very helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is Rp1.310.095 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
Rp1.310.095
Rp1.506.634 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The whole experience was excellent again.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
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Waikawa Bay

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa Bay, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Waikawa Bay

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