Picton is located near the famous Marlborough
Sounds and is surrounded by sea and hills on
all sides. The main commercial port in Marlborough,
by virtue of its geographical location, Picton
is a family holiday destination for its range
of activities, its proximity to the region’s
spectacular scenery, wineries, cruises, and
a host of award-winning hotels and restaurants.
Tourist attractions in Picton
Picton presents its guests with easy access
to the best campaign and Marlborough sounds
in addition to sightseeing tours.
Museum Picton
This museum, Picton, South Island, offers a
window into the past of the region. If it has
to do with whaling, the construction of the
station, the restoration of Fox and Edwin East
Indiaman, you’ll find all the juicy anecdotes
here shortly.
Picton Harbor
Surrounded by hills, it’s easy to get
a glimpse of ferries and fishing boats against
a cloudy sky at noon.
Picton Foreshore
Walk along the shore to experience the feeling
of well-being and development as the beautiful
landscape inspires Picton.
Queen Charlotte Sound
From Picton, you can easily visit Queen Charlotte
Sound on the boat cruise with calm waters flanked
by wood to the tip.
Waikawa
Waikawa day is a popular destination for its
foreshore, beaches, marine wildlife and Maori
canoe (Te Waka Awatea Hou) rides.
Festivals
Come at any time of the year and you're likely
to encounter a host of festivities. The famous
festivals in the region are the parkway Marlborough,
Foreshore and maritime festivals, fishing contest,
the Festival of Marlborough wines, Pelorus Jack
port jet boat racing, yacht racing and rowing
regattas.
Activities Tourist Attractions in Picton
Picton is a magnet for nature lovers and sports
fans. The deep waters of the Marlborough Sounds
invite tourists sailing, fishing, cruising and
kayaking. The sounds are an excellent way to
explore the regions 'surreal islands, bird sanctuaries,
fish reserves, salmon farms, and spot dolphins,
seals and whales, even in the calm waters of
Picton, Marlborough.
You can also go see flight, or tour on foot
/ horse / cycle / scooter vineyards, farms,
Queen Charlotte Sound, Port Underwood historic
Nelson lakes or try your hand at a game of golf
or tasting wines.
Getting to Picton
Picton connects the airport with the main cities
of New Zealand. The ferry service links with
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, with
an all day coach that connects to Christchurch.