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Popular places to visit

Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.

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 walkable area.

Picton Ferry Terminal
Picton which includes boating, a sunset and a bay or harbor

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 coastal town, forest scenes and a bay or harbor

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 which includes heritage architecture and a sunset

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

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

P4,538
per adult
CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours
Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

P6,328
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

P4,922
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise

Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise

P2,979
per adult
Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise
Sauvignon Blanc with bowl of fresh Greenshell Mussels

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

P6,308
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise
Cougar Line Jetty Arrival Cruise Boat

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

P3,867
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
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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 P5,644 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P5,644
P6,491 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (160 reviews)
The room was spotless as were all the ammenities. Very welcoming staff.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

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 P7,506 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
P7,506
P8,631 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are ...
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 Nov 17, 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is P2,567 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
P2,567
P2,952 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
all of the above.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is P6,180 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
P6,180
P7,107 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Nice large clean room. Staff was friendly and the hotel was very convenient for Blenheim downtown shopping and food. Also very car convenient and good parking

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

4 out of 5
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
The price is P5,404 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,404
P6,215 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (959 reviews)
The room

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is P7,506 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
P7,506
P8,631 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
No time to do this

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Picton Beachcomber Inn
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Waikawa Bay

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

Waikawa Bay

Waikawa