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Central Picton harbour location, Invigorating outdoor swimming pool
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Convenient Picton Waterfront location, Panoramic Picton Harbour views
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Central High Street location, On-site excursion planning
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Engaging games room, Prime Picton Marina location
Central Picton location, Relaxing hot tub and spa
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Proximity to Picton Sound, Outdoor swimming pool
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Prime transportation hub location, Well-equipped communal kitchen
Panoramic bay and marina views, On-site laundry facilities
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Proximity to Bluebridge Ferry Terminal, Harbour view spa pool
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Central Picton location, Spacious split-level family units
Fully equipped gourmet kitchen, Secure on-site car parking
Communal deck with street frontage, Thoughtful seasonal room touches
Tranquil garden setting, Dedicated kids' play area
Central Picton location, Queen Charlotte Track accommodation
Waterfront outdoor swimming pool, Direct Queen Charlotte Track access
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Distinctive underwater themed decor, Fully equipped guest kitchen
Cinema-style TV room, Outdoor hot tub and spa
Unique underwater observatory, Private bath house experience
Quirky art and unique decor, Family-friendly outdoor amenities
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Shared balcony with marina views, Victorian-inspired boutique luxury
Gateway to Marlborough Sounds activities, Direct access to Anakiwa's natural beauty
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Secluded Marlborough Sounds retreat, Private beach and water activities
Family-friendly self-contained units, Smart Android TV in every room
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Coastal hot tub with stargazing, Waterfront self-catering retreat
Picton town center proximity, Unique animal residents
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Exclusive New Zealand retreat, Secluded outdoor swimming pool
Native bird and glow worm tours, Wood-fired hot tub under the stars
Boutique campervan park experience, Well-equipped communal kitchen
Cycling and outdoor activities, Boutique hotel-style accommodation
Scenic views from select rooms, Gourmet dining by a renowned chef
Luxury hot spa, Personalized host assistance
Family-friendly animal feeding, On-site mini golf course
Inviting in-ground swimming pool, Historic 1920s homestead charm
Historic building ambiance, Garden and sun terrace
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A picturesque port town at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton is most well-known as the South Island base of the inter-island ferry service, yet new arrivals will find many reasons to linger on shore. Its harbour front is arguably the prettiest in New Zealand, while the high streets offer a tempting array of upscale boutiques, eateries, and souvenir shops featuring fine, locally-made goods. Travellers are also spoiled for choice in places to sleep; accommodations in Picton range from simple motels and backpackers’ hostels to posh four-star hotels and holiday homes on the waterfront.
Picton is often called the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, a gorgeous maze of waterways which makes up twenty percent of New Zealand’s coastline. Fringed by lush native forest thick with wildlife, the Sounds’ myriad bays, coves, and inlets are ideally suited to sea kayaks, and guided tours are available to suit all levels of fitness and experience. Fishing charters and luxury cruises also do a brisk business here every summer; trips to Marlborough’s mussel, salmon, or paua pearl farms are very popular ways to explore this beautiful area’s unique eco-system. However, travellers who are curious about what it is like to live the “island life” year-round may particularly enjoy a trip on the Beachcomber Cruises Mail Boat. The New Zealand Post has been delivered by boat for over 150 years, and the cargo has included everything from live bees to Christmas presents and school supplies. Tours depart from Monday to Saturday, with a different route and a unique set of deliveries every day.
Picton is also the ideal starting point for a trek along the Queen Charlotte Track; the 70-kilometre walking and biking trail traces the island’s densely forested coastline from Ship Cove to Anakiwa, offering spectacular views over the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds along the way. Part of Te Araroa, which runs for an impressive 3000 kilometres from Cape Reinga to Bluff, the Queen Charlotte Track is graded “moderate” for hiking, and ranges from “intermediate” to “advanced” for biking; some sections may be a bit steep or muddy, but the trail is generally well marked and maintained, with bridges over the major streams and rivers. Outdoorsy travellers can walk the entire track in four days, spending their nights at the simple, “self-serve” campsites and lodges en route. Another, decidedly more luxurious, option is to take the water taxi to one access point or another, enjoying a day’s hike or ride (and a gourmet sack lunch) before retiring to the only five-star resort hotel and spa in the Marlborough Sounds.
The historic Edwin Fox is permanently docked at Picton’s Dunbar Wharf; built near Calcutta and launched in 1853, the merchant sailing vessel once carried troops to the Crimean War, convicts to Australia, and immigrants to New Zealand. Travellers are welcome to step aboard, walk the graving dock, and imagine the voyages of yore. History buffs may also enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the Picton Museum or a day trip out to the Wairau Bar. About 20 minutes from Picton by car, the Wairau Bar is one of the country’s oldest archaeological sites; artefacts discovered here date back to around 1300 AD. Guided eco-tours of this stunning area can be undertaken on foot, by kayak, or in a 4WD vehicle. Diving tours bound for Port Gore also depart from Picton. Port Gore is home to the Mikhail Lermontov, an opulent cruise ship which sunk in 1986. The Lermontov is a bucket-list wreck for advanced divers, though beginners can also come to enjoy an unspoiled reef rich with marine life.
With more than 140 registered wineries producing award-winning wines, Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine producing region. Also the sunniest and southernmost wine region in the country, Marlborough sits at the end of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, which is temptingly billed as “380 kilometres of indulgence.” While Sauvignon Blanc is easily the Marlborough region’s greatest claim to fame, thirsty travellers will also find exceptional Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Methode Traditionelle sparkling wines. Guided half-day and full-day tours are widely available, over land or water, and some tour operators are pleased to pick up travellers anywhere in Picton for no additional charge. Johanneshof Cellars, just nine minutes from town, is a small boutique winery with a wide range of wines, all made on site with hand-harvested fruit. Its extensive underground rock cellar, the first of its kind in the country, is open for guided tours and tastings.
In Picton, you might want to check out Bay Vista Waterfront Motel, Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers, Top of the Town, Edit Picton. These hotels come highly recommended by many travellers.
For a taste of luxury in Picton, you might want to explore Broadway Motel, Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel, Bay of Many Coves, Hotel Raetihi Lodge. These hotels are known for their superior amenities and high-class services.
Travelling with pets? The hotels Top of the Town, Aldan Lodge Motel, High Street Living Motel, Atlantis Backpackers could be ideal. These hotels are not only pet-friendly but also offer numerous amenities to make your pets feel at home.
If you’re looking for a relaxing spa experience during your stay in Picton, check out Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers, Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton, Lochmara Lodge, Te Mahia Bay Resort – all of which offer great spa services and facilities.
If you’re looking for a hotel with a pool in Picton, check out Edit Picton, Tasman Holiday Parks - Picton, Picton Beachcomber Inn, The Portage Resort – all of which offer great pool facilities for guests to enjoy.
