Waikawa

Picton

Waikawa

Popular places to visit

Picton Ferry Terminal

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 Ferry Terminal
Picton showing sailing, a sunset and boating

Picton Foreshore

Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Picton Foreshore
Edwin Fox Museum featuring forests, a bay or harbour and mountains

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.

Edwin Fox Museum
Picton War Memorial

Picton War Memorial

Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.

Picton War Memorial

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.

Waikawa Marina

Edwin Fox

You can learn about the history of Picton with a trip to Edwin Fox. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Edwin Fox

Things to do

Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

€72
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

€73
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Picton and Marlborough Sounds: Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise

€81
per adult
Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
Sauvignon Blanc with bowl of fresh Greenshell Mussels

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

€73
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise
Cougar Line Jetty Arrival Cruise Boat

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

€56
per adult
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

€54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
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Top hotels in Waikawa

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough
The price is €69 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
€69
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"Travelling in winter, do not get there late in the day. Despite being a port, nothing was open for groceries or dinner when we arrived."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

Waikawa Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Victoria Domain are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"A lovely spacious home comfortable and warm. No cupboard storage for our own food was a slight problem. Handy to walks and the Picton shops. I would recommend this accommodation for any large family gathering. Unusual that there was no aerial for normal TV reception. A great selection of DVD's that ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

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Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
5 Waimarama Street, Picton
Stay at this holiday park in Picton. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
"The quietness of the location"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road, Picton
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"The motel was in a gorgeous location, with views of the bay out front. The rooms were so comfortable and clean, it felt like home away from home. Our host, Tomoko, was also very kind and friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

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Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Wilkes Way Villa

Wilkes Way Villa

3.5 out of 5
7 Wilkes Way, Picton
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Nice spacious property. Very clean. Property surroundings were clean and inviting. Beautiful views. Overall a great stay at this place"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

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Wilkes Way Villa
Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)

Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)

Picton
Stay at this vacation home in Picton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina ...
Family get together
"Very enjoyable stay"

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024

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Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)
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Other neighbourhoods around Waikawa

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Waikawa Bay

5/5(1 area review)

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

Waikawa Bay

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