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Picton

Picton is a town in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds. It is the South Island port for the Cook Strait Interisland ferries. It is a pleasant place to spend a few days as it serves as a convenient hub for exploring the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Nearby activities include sailing, SCUBA diving to the wreck of the Soviet passenger cruise ship Mikhail Lermontov, fishing, biking and hiking.

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Hotels in Picton

 Mercure Picton - Marlborough Sounds Score 6.825 from 11 reviews
25 Waikawa Road 6.83/10
Set beside Picton Harbour, this stylish and modern hotel provides a great base to explore the dramatic local coastline and New Zealand's wine country. Enjoy the fresh air with a dip in the Yacht Club's heated outdoor swimming pool. You can also try the fine cuisine served in the maritime-themed Chartroom Restaurant. Then relax with a drink in the Boatshed Bar, with views over the charming harbour. The Yacht Club Hotel lies just a short distance outside Picton city centre. A kilometre away you can catch the scenic TranzCoastal railway, running down to Christchurch - a great way to see dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. ... more
 
 Vintners Retreat Score 10 from 1 reviews
55 Rapaura Road, Renwick 10/10
The Vintners Retreat offers self-catering, villa accommodation in the heart of Marlborough. New Zealand’s best wineries are minutes by car. Villas are well-appointed, with free Wi-Fi. The spacious accommodation includes 2 and 3-bedroom self-contained villas. All units offer a dishwasher, LCD TV and DVD player. There is a separate lounge and dining area in all villas. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and expansive BBQ area. Each villa overlooks green surroundings. You can hire bicycles and go hiking. The Vintners Retreat is close to several restaurants and cafes. ... more
 
Picton Lodge Backpackers Score 6.6 from 8 reviews
9 Auckland Street 6.6/10
Situated only 150 metres from the Picton Ferry Terminal, the lodge overlooks the magnificent Marlborough Sounds. It is located a 2-minute walk from the town centre with its many restaurants, cafes and bars. Picton Lodge is a comfortable, budget friendly and convenient base with easy access to buses, train and the town wharf. The lodge offers full laundry facilities, card and pay phones, internet, fax machine, and a fully equipped kitchen. Coffee, tea, sugar, and BBQ are free of use. There is also free use of blankets, mountain bikes and fishing gear. The waters of the Marlborough Sounds are perfect for diving, kayaking, fishing, sailing, jet skiing and boating, and there are a number of excellent walking and mountain biking tracks. The area is also perfect for skydiving, golf and wine tours. ... more
 
Jasmine Court Travellers Inn Score 0 from 0 reviews
78 Wellington Street 0/10
Jasmine Court offers 5-star accommodation in a quiet, central location in Picton. Less than a 5 minute walk to the waterfront & restaurants. Free Wi-Fi is available. The rooms range from studios with kitchenettes, to self contained apartments with fully-equipped kitchen facilities. A continental breakfasts is served daily. The Inn offers a guest internet kiosk, dvd library, and laundry facilities. Jasmine Court is a short walk to the ferry, train & bus terminals. Guests can enjoy a dolphin-watching cruises and nature walks. Free private parking is available. ... more
 
Heartland Hotel Marlborough Score 0 from 0 reviews
Cnr Alfred & Henry Streets 0/10
With a central location in Blenheim, in the heart of Marlborough Wine Country, this hotel offers comfortable accommodation, free transfers and facilities including swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and conference centre. The rooms of Heartland Hotel Marlborough are well presented and equipped with Sky TV, internet connection, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Heartland Hotel Marlborough has an outdoor heated pool (October – April), spa facilities and 2 meeting and conference rooms. At Seymours Restaurant you can enjoy à la carte breakfast and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere, while the bar is open until late. Room service is also available. The airport, as well as the Rail and Coach Stations, are a few minutes' drive away. Courtesy buses are offered by the hotel, but they must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. ... more
 
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InterIslander Ferry - Picton to Wellington 3 hours

Interislander offers daily ferry services across the Cook Strait linking New Zealand's North and South Islands. Cruise across in 3 hours whilst traveling in comfort and style as you savor one of the world's most scenic ferry journeys.

The picturesque port town of Picton at one end of the crossing is left behind as you cruise through the serene waters of Queen Charlotte Sound in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds. The sparkling clear waters and lush forests of the Sounds is breathtaking as you leave the South Island.

Out of the Marlborough Sounds is the journey across Cook Strait, which itself has a dramatic beauty all of its own. Both islands can be viewed, including the magnificent Kaikoura Ranges and there is often the chance to see wildlife such as seabirds, dolphins, seals, whales and orca.

At the other end of the crossing is the beautiful harbor of New Zealand's capital city, Wellington (North Island). The cruise across Wellington Harbor offers a unique view of this exciting city. Nestled between surrounding hills and the glistening harbor, Wellington is a vibrant city which has retained the charm of its early colonial heritage. Wellington is alive with some of New Zealand's finest restaurants, shopping and theatre - including the spectacular Te Papa Museum of New Zealand.

We accept bookings for passengers only. Bookings including vehicle transfers will not be included.

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The Jumboland Adventure from Wanaka 5 Hours

Start your epic wilderness trekking and hiking experience with a spectacular World Heritage helicopter ride deep into Mt Aspiring National Park. Carve around ice carved mountains and glacial lakes, sweep into river valleys and enjoy an informative commentary with pilot and local legend, Harvey Hutton.

Interact with nature and enjoy 4 hours of trekking and hiking in the remote, un-touched native New Zealand rainforest running alongside the Wilkin River, offering some of the best fishing in the National Park.

Rendezvous with the River jet and enjoy a thrilling high speed river safari on two stunning New Zealand wilderness rivers, arriving back at Makarora.

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The TranzCoastal Rail Service 5.5 hours

TranzCoastal Train The TranzCoasta gateway to South Island adventure.

The TranzCoastal travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch, the South Island's largest city. This journey is a scenic feast, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Along the way you pass though the village of Kaikoura, where you can break your journey to take in the whale watching or dare to get closer and swim with the dolphins.

Travel through some of New Zealand's finest horticultural and farmland areas, and see amazing wildlife such as dolphins, seals and penguins from the comfort of your carriage

The TranzCoastal travels through 22 tunnels and crosses 175 bridges, one of them being New Zealand's only road-rail bridge. As on The TranzAlpine, The TranzCoastal includes an open air viewing carriage where all your senses are awakened with the clean, fresh, sea air.

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