Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
Edwin Fox
The hull of the world's ninth-oldest wooden sailing ship, which once carried convicts and migrants and now rests in a dry dock in Picton.
Built in 1853, the Edwin Fox served as a troopship during the Crimean War, transported convicts to Australia and carried migrants to New Zealand. It is the only surviving ship known to have carried convicts to Australia. The hull now rests in a dry dock beside the ferry terminal, where visitors can walk through the hold and touch the teak timbers. An adjacent museum tells the story of its voyages. Admission is about NZ$20 and a visit takes around 45 minutes.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–17:00 (winter until around 15:00)
Nearby sights
- Picton
- The Snout Track
- Pukatea / Whites Bay
- Marlborough Sounds
- Pelorus Sound / Te Hoiere
- Makana Confections
- Pollard Park
- Seymour Square