Waikawa Travel Guide
Picton
Popular places to visit
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 Foreshore
Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
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.
Picton War Memorial
Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.
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.
Nelson Square
You can learn about the history of Picton with a visit to Nelson Square. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Things to do
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
฿1,931
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
฿3,279
per adult
From Picton: Marlborough Sounds Cruise with Seafood
฿3,279
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Picton Shore Excursion Kaipupu Sanctuary Water Taxi
฿455
per adult
Top hotels in Waikawa
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
5 Waimarama Street Picton
The price is ฿1,668 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
฿1,668
฿1,918 total
20 Jan - 21 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
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,091 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿4,091
฿4,704 total
24 Jan - 25 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! (167 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
The Boathouse Lodge
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is ฿1,345 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿1,345
฿1,547 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (119 reviews)
Clean lodge. Great location, we rolled our luggage from the ferry to the lodge. Cosy atmosphere, kids commented how much they loved it.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is ฿2,643 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,643
฿3,040 total
25 Jan - 26 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! (1,001 reviews)
Wonderful front of house staff. Arrived before check-in but they helped me out. Room was good - a little tired but modern by bed charging points including MagSafe lamp. Nice shower products. Good coffee bags - Jed. Restaurant was perfect for evening meal. I went out for breakfast as plenty of options ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Picton Beachcomber Inn
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is ฿3,933 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
฿3,933
฿4,523 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Nice property close to the waterfront. The restaurant was quite nice. I would recommend this property when staying in Picton.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
The price is ฿2,407 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿2,407
฿2,768 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (956 reviews)
Good location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Waikawa Bay
5/5(1 area review)
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