Waikawa Bay

Picton

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 which includes sailing, boating and a bay or harbour

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 featuring a coastal town, 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

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

Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

HK$476
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

HK$809
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

HK$629
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Fun Fully Guided Adventure

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

HK$755
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
E-Ko at the Beach

Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

HK$755
per adult
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
Motuara Island

Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

HK$499
per adult
Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton
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Top hotels in Waikawa Bay

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
5 Waimarama Street Picton
The price is HK$380 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
HK$380
HK$443 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

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 HK$1,014 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
HK$1,014
HK$1,166 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

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is HK$325 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
HK$325
HK$376 total
31 Jan - 1 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! (118 reviews)
Clean and tidy. Easy checkin. Nice common spaces. Appreciated the breakfast included. Very good value

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is HK$616 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$616
HK$715 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! (1,008 reviews)
Very pleased. Good value. Room well appointed & good location. Our Sunday roast dinner was excellent value & staff very good!

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is HK$829 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
HK$829
HK$975 total
19 Jan - 20 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! (1,009 reviews)
pretty view from balcony - very efficient and helpful front desk

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Picton Beachcomber Inn
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

4 out of 5
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
The price is HK$579 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
HK$579
HK$669 total
19 Jan - 20 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! (953 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
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Waikawa

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

Waikawa

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