Great cafés, restaurants, galleries, and specialty shops are found in this picturesque port town, which is at the heart of the Marlborough Sounds.
The town is built around a very protected harbor and has an attractive waterfront lined with cafes, restaurants, and diverse museums and aquariums. Daily boat trips from Picton’s jetties take you to beautiful spots throughout Queen Charlotte Sound, providing you with a daily ambiance of songbirds, wind, and gentle waves lapping against your boat. It’s all about fresh local seafood, distinctive wines, and simple yet sophisticated meals in Marlborough Sounds. You can dine at one of the region’s many independent restaurants, which offer globally inspired cuisine, or at one of the many traditional New Zealand restaurants.
Picton has everything you could want from a relaxing yet exciting beach holiday. The list below highlights some of the best attractions you simply have to visit during your time in this quaint seaside town.
The 28 Most Popular Things To Do In Picton, New Zealand
28. Tokomaru – Mount Robertson
5.0 (1 review)
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27. Okiwa Bay
5.0 (2 reviews)
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26. Port Underwood
4.7 (3 reviews)
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25. Ratimera Bay
5.0 (3 reviews)
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24. Te Mahia Bay
4.8 (4 reviews)
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23. Allports Island
4.8 (5 reviews)
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22. Whatamango Bay
5.0 (5 reviews)
21. Hakahaka Bay
4.2 (5 reviews)
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20. Lochmara Bay
4.5 (6 reviews)
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19. Whenuanui Or Becks Bay
3.9 (7 reviews)
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18. Waterfall Bay
4.4 (8 reviews)
17. Governors Bay
4.4 (9 reviews)
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16. Ocean Bay
4.9 (9 reviews)
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15. Grove Arm
4.9 (12 reviews)
14. Aussie Bay
4.4 (12 reviews)
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13. Mistletoe Bay
4.7 (21 reviews)
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12. Pukatea – Whites Bay
4.7 (23 reviews)
11. Waikawa Bay
4.8 (33 reviews)
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10. Alexanders Holiday Park
3.5 (215 reviews)
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Location: 2C Canterbury St Picton
Tel: 3-573-6378
Web Address: http://alexanderspicton.co.nz/
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9. Marlborough Flyer
5.0 (6 reviews)
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Location: Picton Railway Streetation Picton
Tel: 3-974-1812
Web Address: http://marlboroughflyer.co.nz/
8. Picton Heritage & Whaling Museum
4.2 (27 reviews)
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Location: 9 London Quay Picton
Tel: 3-573-8283
Web Address: http://pictonmuseum-newzealand.com/
7. Seafood Odyssea Cruise
4.5 (48 reviews)
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Location: Town Wharf 6 Picton Marina
Tel: 3-577-9997
Web Address: https://marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz/tours-and-cruises/seafood-odyssea-cruise/
6. Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 (95 reviews)
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Location: Kaipupu Point Shakespeare Bay Picton
Web Address: http://kaipupupoint.co.nz/
5. Bobs Bay Reserve
4.6 (117 reviews)
Location: Picton
4. The Snout
4.8 (124 reviews)
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Location: Picton
3. Tirohanga Track
4.7 (153 reviews)
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Location: 26 Newgate St Picton
2. Edwin Fox Museum
4.6 (181 reviews)
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Location: Dunbar Wharf Picton
Tel: 3-573-6868
Web Address: http://edwinfoxship.nz/
1. EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
3.7 (311 reviews)
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Location: 1 Picton Wharf Picton Foreshore Picton
Tel: 22-152-8785
Web Address: https://ecoworldnz.co.nz/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Picton, New Zealand! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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