Picton
A harbour town at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, the gateway for ferries arriving in the South Island and the departure point for sounds cruises.
Picton is the South Island terminus of the Cook Strait ferries (Interislander and Bluebridge). The trip from Wellington takes about 3.5 hours and passes through spectacular sounds scenery. The town is small, with a seafront promenade of lawns, cafés and a marina. Visitors can explore the historic ship Edwin Fox, a whaling history museum and an aquarium. Water-based trips, including Queen Charlotte Track water taxis, mail boat cruises and dolphin watching, mostly depart from here. About 28 km from Blenheim.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
- The Snout Track
- Pukatea / Whites Bay
- Marlborough Sounds
- Pelorus Sound / Te Hoiere
- Makana Confections
- Pollard Park
- Seymour Square