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Picton

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Bodies of Water · Hiking Trails · Dolphin & Whale Watching
Gateway to the South Island
Take photo after stunning photo in Picton, the gateway to South Island. The ferry service linking New Zealand's main islands runs from here, as do many tour boats ready to take you out onto the waters. The surrounding Marlborough Sounds brim with marine life, while the town's waterfront has a good number of welcoming cafes and restaurants where you can relax after a day on the boat. Leave time on your Picton itinerary to head up one of the local hiking trails for extensive views of the sounds. Plan your vacation with our New Zealand trip planner and discover the best things to do in Picton.
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    Top Picton tours

    FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR InterIslander Ferry - Picton to Wellington
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $117 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Blenheim
    5.0
    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wildlife Motuara Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Queen Charlotte Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Queen Charlotte Track
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Marlborough Sounds ©
    Water Body
    Marlborough Sounds
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sounds Connection ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Sounds Connection
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in Picton

    Picton Sound ©
    Marina
    Picton Sound
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre ©
    Aquarium
    EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    2.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre ©
    Wildlife Area
    Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Waikawa Dive Centre ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Waikawa Dive Centre
    Waikawa
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Side trips from Picton

    Framingham Wines ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Framingham Wines
    Renwick
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Forrest Wines Cellar Door ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Forrest Wines Cellar Door
    Renwick
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Nautilus Estate ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Nautilus Estate
    Renwick
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    St Arnaud Range Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    St Arnaud Range Track
    Saint Arnaud
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Wildlife in Picton

    E-Ko Tours ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    E-Ko Tours
    4.2
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary ©
    Wildlife Area
    Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Picton

    The National Whale Centre
    Specialty Museum
    The National Whale Centre
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton
    Specialty Museum
    Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton
    3.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre ©
    Art Gallery
    Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Walking tours
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours

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    Where to stay in Picton

    Queen Charlotte Track ©
    The greatest variety of accommodations in Picton clusters at the western end of Waikawa Road, all within easy reach of the ferry termil and waterfront. Options include hotels, motels, hostels, and apartments, designed to suit the tastes of the multitude of people arriving from North Island, or heading there. Farther east along the coast of the sheltered inlet you'll find camping areas and expansive resorts, while motels offer lodgings along the roads that lead out of Picton.
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