Waikawa Bay

Picton

Popular places to visit

Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.

Picton Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area.

Picton Ferry Terminal
Picton which includes boating, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Picton Foreshore

Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Picton Foreshore
Edwin Fox Museum which includes a coastal town, forest scenes and a bay or harbor

Edwin Fox Museum

Explore the ship that has sailed through the major stages of the Commonwealth’s global history, from the East Indies to the West and finally all the way south to Picton.

Edwin Fox Museum
Picton War Memorial which includes heritage architecture and a sunset

Picton War Memorial

Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.

Picton War Memorial

Waikawa Marina

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Waikawa Marina. Discover the cafes in this walkable area, or seek out the sailing opportunities.

Waikawa Marina

Waitohi Recreational Reserve

Enjoy an outing to Waitohi Recreational Reserve during your stay in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Waitohi Recreational Reserve

Things to do

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

P4,462
per adult
CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours
Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

P4,838
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise

Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise

P2,929
per adult
Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

P6,220
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

P6,220
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

P3,801
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
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Top hotels in Waikawa Bay

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,000 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
P7,000
P8,050 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Excellent location. Amazing views.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road Picton
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
Very nice spot to stay.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is P2,602 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
P2,602
P2,992 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (177 reviews)
very close to everything.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is P5,259 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P5,259
P6,048 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Everything about this place was amazing. And so close to town,

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

4 out of 5
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
The price is P4,930 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
P4,930
P5,670 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (984 reviews)
Excellent had all we needed

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is P7,608 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
P7,608
P8,750 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The room I was allocated was comfortable, clean. It has balcony (not private but I did not mind as chatted with neighbours with side view to the water. Room was also spacious. I like that it has plates and cutlery. The hotel is a very walking distance to the water ferries to Queen Charlotte ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Picton Beachcomber Inn
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Waikawa

Travelers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Waikawa

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