Picton - New Zealand
Marlborough Sounds
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Picton is situated at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound
one of four Sounds which make up the Marlborough Sounds. The Queen Charlotte Sound is the main thoroughfare for the interisland ferries which provide passenger, car and rail transport to Wellington. The Marlborough Sounds are renowned for the safe opportunity they provide for outdoor activities. Fishing, walking, tramping, kayaking and cycling are popular with overseas tourists and locals.
Make Picton your base to explore the Marlborough Sounds and surrounding areas.
- Escape to Picton
Luxury Boutique Hotel - Picton Waterfront www.escapetopicton.com - Sunny Marlborough
Within an hour’s drive are Marlborough Wineries and Art & Craft Galleries.
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Welcome to Picton in New Zealand
A 45 minute drive from Picton along the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive lies Havelock. Along the way pass through Linkwater and the access road to Queen Charlotte Walkway.
In between Linkwater and Havelock lies Mahau Sound which is the least populated of the four Sounds.
A two hour journey by car, bus or train takes you to Kaikoura where whales and dolphins provide spectacular entertainment.
Featured accommodation in Picton :
Anchorage Lodge Accommodation on the quiet, sunny side of Picton.
Self-contained motel, sleeps up to 6 people.