Waikawa Bay

Picton

Popular places to visit

Picton Ferry Terminal

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 quaint 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

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

Edwin Fox

You can learn about the history of Picton with a visit to Edwin Fox. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Edwin Fox

Things to do

Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

P4,849
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

P5,990
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Sauvignon Blanc with bowl of fresh Greenshell Mussels

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

P5,990
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise
Cougar Line Jetty Arrival Cruise Boat

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

P3,679
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

P3,545
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Flying above the Queen Charlotte Sound

Flight Experience our Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour

P9,999
per adult
Flight Experience our Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour
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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
The price is P7,178 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
P7,178
P8,255 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (163 reviews)
Great outlook.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is P4,522 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
P4,522
P5,201 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
The motel was in a gorgeous location, with views of the bay out front. The rooms were so comfortable and clean, it felt like home away from home. Our host, Tomoko, was also very kind and friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Reviewed on May 16, 2025

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
5 Waimarama Street, Picton
The price is P2,699 per night from Nov 7 to Nov 8
P2,699
P3,104 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Picton. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
The quietness of the location

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
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3.5 out of 5
25 Waikawa Road, Marlborough, Picton
The price is P4,881 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
P4,881
P5,614 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
It was clean and great staff

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets, Blenheim
The price is P5,713 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
P5,713
P6,570 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,004 reviews)
Food was great! Loud sound in room 101 that could not be corrected was only bad item. Very convenient

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is P6,030 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
P6,030
P6,934 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Nice room, good view

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

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

Waikawa Bay