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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 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 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

HK$581
per adult
CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours
Cougar Line Jetty Arrival Cruise Boat

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

HK$493
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

HK$807
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

HK$475
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

HK$628
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Fun Fully Guided Adventure

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

HK$753
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate 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 HK$712 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
HK$712
HK$827 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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 30 Jan 2026

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,026 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
HK$1,026
HK$1,180 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

Waikawa Bay Waikawa
Stay at this holiday home in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Victoria Domain are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Great place to stay. accommodation and rooms were very good. Very quiet relaxing mornings.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

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Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
Just 3 minutes walk from the marina this Family getaway also has a Games room!

Just 3 minutes walk from the marina this Family getaway also has a Games room!

Waikawa Marlborough
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Didnt see the host but thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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Just 3 minutes walk from the marina this Family getaway also has a Games room!
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is HK$341 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
HK$341
HK$394 total
19 Feb - 20 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! (132 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is HK$630 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
HK$630
HK$733 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Modern, clean, but no microwave.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
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Other neighbourhoods around Waikawa

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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

Waikawa