Guidebook for Picton (www.destinationmarlborough.co.nz)

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Guidebook for Picton (www.destinationmarlborough.co.nz)

Getting Around

Apex Car Rentals Picton City
29 Auckland St
Marlborough Flyer

Sightseeing

The 10 Best "To Dos" in Picton & Marlborough Sounds: 1) EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehab (1.5hrs) 2) Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary (2hrs) 3) Drive to Havelock along the Queen Charlotte Road (2hrs return) 4) Close Encounters - Behind the Scenes with Animals (1.5hrs) 5) Lochmara Resort - underwater observatory. A range of cruises available at different times. 6) Great Eco Day Out in Picton (4hrs) 7) Queen Charlotte Track (1 section, 9.5hrs) 8) Ship Cove Cruise (4.5hrs) 9) Birdwatchers & Island Cruise (4.5hrs) 10) Magic Mailboat Cruise (4.5hrs) All bookings can be made by phone 03 5736030 or email info@explorepicton.co.nz
14 locals recommend
Makana Confections
180 Odwyers Road
14 locals recommend
A world class exhibit of WW1 & WW2 planes and artefacts created by Sir Peter Jackson (producer of "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies)
67 locals recommend
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
79 Aerodrome Rd
67 locals recommend
A world class exhibit of WW1 & WW2 planes and artefacts created by Sir Peter Jackson (producer of "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies)
Walk on-board the ship (built in Calcutta, 1853) and relive the adventures of travelling troops, immigrants and convicts. An excellent exhibit vividly depicting some of the rich history of Picton
8 locals recommend
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
8 locals recommend
Walk on-board the ship (built in Calcutta, 1853) and relive the adventures of travelling troops, immigrants and convicts. An excellent exhibit vividly depicting some of the rich history of Picton

Parks & Nature

One of the "Great Walks of New Zealand"
Queen Charlotte Track
Queen Charlotte Track
One of the "Great Walks of New Zealand"
9 locals recommend
Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary
9 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
1 Picton Wharf
14 locals recommend

Food Scene

Oxley's Bar & Restaurant
26 locals recommend
Cafe Cortado
London Quay
26 locals recommend
24 locals recommend
Oxley's Bar & Kitchen
1 Wellington St
24 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Seabreeze Cafe & Bar
24 London Quay
14 locals recommend

Medical

In case of emergencies, Wairau Hospital, Hospital Road, Blenheim, is the closest hospital to Picton. There is also a Medical Centre at the top of High Street in Picton.
Wairau Hospital
Hospital Road
In case of emergencies, Wairau Hospital, Hospital Road, Blenheim, is the closest hospital to Picton. There is also a Medical Centre at the top of High Street in Picton.

Traveler advice

Don't miss

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