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Things to Do in Picton

Things to see and do in Picton, Picton highlights, Picton activities and attractions, and points of interest in Picton - the Jasons Picton Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Picton.

  • Cruises
    Regular launch excursions allow visitors to see many of the enchanting bays in Queen Charlotte Sound. Dolphins and seals also frequent the waters.
  • Picton Community Museum
    The museum contains early whaling artefacts and displays relating to Perano Whaling Station, which operated in Queen Charlotte Sound up until 1964. Other historic relics date back to the town's early days.
  • The Edwin Fox
    This historic tall sailing ship is berthed on Picton's foreshore, and is the last surviving ship to carry convicts to Australia. It also operated as a troop carrier during the Crimean War.
  • Queen Charlotte Track
    This popular walking trail affords magnificent coastal views from its ridge down onto the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. The track (67km) connects historic Ship Cove with Anakiwa, passing through lush coastal forest on the way.
  • Other Walks
    A track to Shelly Beach and Bob's Bay starts at the Marlborough Cruising Club and continues for about a kilometre, passing several sandy bays along the way. From here, it leads to nearby Victoria Domain where it meets the track to the Snout Walkway (5km, 3hrs). This headland offers dramatic views of the Sounds from its tip.
  • Watersports
    There is a full range of watersports from fishing and boating excursions to waterskiing and kayaking.
  • Te Awhina Kaha Marae
    This meeting house contains some fine carvings and tuku tuku (decorated flax panels). At nearby Waikawa Bay, there is also the Maori waka (ceremonial canoe), Te Awate Te Hou.
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  • Linkwater Motel, Picton Motels & Motor Lodges
    Linkwater Motel
    Opened December 2006, located on Queen Charlotte Drive between Picton and Havelock in a scenic rural setting at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, adjacent to Anakiwa and the Queen Charlotte walking track approiximately 25min/20km...
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  • Jasmine Court Travellers' Inn, Picton Motels & Motor Lodges
    Jasmine Court Travellers' Inn
    Jasmine Court Travellers Inn is the only Qualmark 5-star rated Motel in Picton, offering quality accommodation with 19 studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units. Located at 78 Wellington St, Picton, within easy walking distance to the...
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  • AAA Marlin Motel, Picton Motels & Motor Lodges
    AAA Marlin Motel
    Located on a quiet block well away from main road and with impressive mountain views, AAA Marlin Motel (Member MANZ ) is set in gardens of citrus trees and natural foliage. Only 800m from the ferry and train, you'll also be a 10...
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