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Picton Visitor Information

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Visitor Information and Secure online booking service for Picton's motels, B & B's, Interislander ferry and train tickets from and to Picton.

Sea kayaking, boat cruises from Picton and guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds. Reviews on Pictons businesses can also be found here.

Picton New Zealand is a friendly, picturesque town and is the gateway to the South Island of New Zealand and the arrival and departure point for inter island ferries. Picton is the ideal place to base yourself if exploring the wine region of Marlborough, the Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Track as the town is conveniently right in the heart of the action.

Picton foreshore and Marina

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Things to do: Picton Foreshore. There is an attractive park between downtown Picton and the foreshore with a museum, playground, model train rides, mini golf, cinema and aquarium, all centered around the beautiful backdrop of the Queen Charlotte Sound. The Edwin Fox is also located in this vicinity and is believed to be the ninth oldest ship in the world!Follow the foreshore around and you will find the Interisland Ferry terminal and rental car company offices.
Further Information: Planning Ahead. Picton gets very busy between October and April with over one million people passing through each year and it is highly recommended to book accommodation in Picton, rental cars and Interisland ferry tickets in advance to avoid disappointment and delays.There is a lot more to Picton than meets the eye so take some time to explore this beautiful and relaxing part of new Zealand.