From comfortable accommodation close to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and the striking Waikawa Bay Marina to boutique wineries and a wide range of holiday activities including hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, golf, swimming, tennis and even fishing- Whether you’re looking for a tranquil place to unwind or a weekend of outdoor sports activities, Picton is where you’ll find it.
Situated at the top of the South Island, Picton is the main entry point to the Marlborough Sounds. The Sounds can be experienced by a range of boat trips from luxury charter launch to kayaks. Admire the spectacular scenery where bush and mountains rise straight from the sea and settled, seductive bays beckon. Fine restaurants and accommodation lodges are scattered throughout the Sound.
The city of Blenheim is a short drive away as are the numerous boutique wineries . Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest grape-growing and winemaking region with 65 wineries in the area.
Mainstay Hotels in Picton, Marlborough Sounds
Picton Beachcomber Inn is located right on the waterfront of Picton, just 2 minutes from the main street. The township is surrounded by the bush-fringed beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound and is full on interest and history. The sheltered waters of the Sounds are a boaties paradise, while others who prefer to explore the Sounds on foot will find many scenic walks. This area is also well known for many world famous wineries. Well known to many New Zealand travellers is the 'Edwin Fox', the last surviving wooden sailing ship that brought settlers to New Zealand. This is on the foreshore and is open 7 days a week.
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