Picton Visitor Information Site
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.
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Getting Around Picton. There is also a great variety of activities
based in Picton to keep you and the family busy for days. Water taxi's,
mail boat cruises, Sea Kayaking and eco-tours of the Marlborough
Sounds depart from the town wharf located on the foreshore to the
right of the harbour. Just look for the red Beachcomber Cruises
booking office on the waters edge.
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. Search multiple car rental
companies in Picton for the best deal.
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.
Picton Services. Information on services in Picton can be found
here, such as petrol stations, Internet cafés, supermarket/
grocery store, public car parks, banks and ATM machines, police
station, post office, laundromat, pharmacy, medical center, public
toilets, car mechanics and public library, secure car storage.
Featured Activity Listing
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Natural Encounters Guided Walks
One day Guided Walk & Boat Cruise
on The Queen Charlotte Track.
Three Day Luxury Adventure in the
Marlborough Sounds
Four Day Guided Walk - Queen
Charlotte Track
Cape Campbell Guided Walk - 4 Days
& 4 Nights
View Website
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Ace Car Rental New Zealand
Vehicles from NZ$15 per day
www.acerentalcars.co.nz
Click Here
Featured Transport Operator
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ACE Rental Cars
Toyota Echo or Similar
Manual or automatic
1.3 litre engine
Radio / Stereo
Air-conditioning
Starting from NZD $19
* Minimum Hire Period Applies
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