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Picton

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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

Edwin Fox

You can learn about the history of Picton with a trip to Edwin Fox. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Edwin Fox

Things to do

Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

฿2,307
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton
Enjoying a wine tasting at Alan Scott Winery

Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

฿3,075
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton
Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

฿2,688
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Fun Fully Guided Adventure

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

฿3,056
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
E-Ko at the Beach

Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

฿3,056
per adult
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
Picton and Marlborough Sounds: Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise

฿2,987
per adult
Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
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Top hotels in Waikawa

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough
The price is ฿2,234 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,234
฿2,569 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"Travelling in winter, do not get there late in the day. Despite being a port, nothing was open for groceries or dinner when we arrived."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is ฿2,954 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,954
฿3,397 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"The motel was in a gorgeous location, with views of the bay out front. The rooms were so comfortable and clean, it felt like home away from home. Our host, Tomoko, was also very kind and friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
5 Waimarama Street, Picton
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

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Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Wilkes Way Villa

Wilkes Way Villa

3.5 out of 5
7 Wilkes Way, Picton
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina ...
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Wilkes Way Villa
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets, Blenheim
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,284 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,284
฿2,626 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

4.5 out of 5
30 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is ฿2,515 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,515
฿2,892 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (972 reviews)
"We had such a lovely stay, despite getting in really late due to a cancelled ferry. Staff were nice, the bed was so comfy and the views over the harbour and town were amazing. We will definitely be staying again!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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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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