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

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

From Picton: Marlborough Sounds Cruise with Seafood

Picton Shore Excursion Kaipupu Sanctuary Water Taxi
Top hotels in Waikawa

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
The quietness of the location
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
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
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
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
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
Good location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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Waikawa Bay
Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa Bay, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.


