Waikawa
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

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
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

Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
Great place to stay. accommodation and rooms were very good. Very quiet relaxing mornings.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Just 3 minutes walk from the marina this Family getaway also has a Games room!
Great location. Easy access with plenty of offstreet parking. The house is so well setup. It had everything we needed! We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

The Boathouse Lodge
Clean and tidy. Easy checkin. Nice common spaces. Appreciated the breakfast included. Very good value
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Very pleased. Good value. Room well appointed & good location. Our Sunday roast dinner was excellent value & staff very good!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waikawa

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

