Waikawa Bay

Picton

Popular places to visit

Picton Ferry Terminal

Picton Ferry Terminal

4/5(31 reviews)

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, sailing and a bay or harbor

Picton Foreshore

5/5(14 reviews)

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

Picton Foreshore
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
Edwin Fox Museum which includes aircraft, mountains and forest scenes

Edwin Fox Museum

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Waikawa Marina

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Nelson Square

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

Nelson Square

Things to do

Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

RM344
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

RM251
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Cougar Line Jetty Arrival Cruise Boat

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

RM261
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

RM426
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Fun Fully Guided Adventure

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

RM377
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Sauvignon Blanc with bowl of fresh Greenshell Mussels

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

RM426
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise
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Top hotels in Waikawa Bay

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is RM368 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM368
RM423 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
Everything was great. Clean room and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
The price is RM474 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
RM474
RM545 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (163 reviews)
I had an amazing stay here during my five-week Oceania trip. My first night was unexpected—I needed an ambulance to the local hospital after a fall on the ferry—but the staff at Bay Vista were incredibly attentive throughout the whole ordeal. They checked on me during the ambulance visit and followed ...

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
5 Waimarama Street Picton
The price is RM194 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM194
RM223 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 20 Jun 2025

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is RM297 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
RM297
RM341 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
The Chateau Marlborough was well located in the wine region town of Blenheim. Our rooms had a lovely view of the clock tower in the park. Staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
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3.5 out of 5
25 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is RM330 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
RM330
RM379 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
The room was clean and staff very friendly. The room was big.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

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Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is RM433 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
RM433
RM498 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Nice view and restaurant

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Picton Beachcomber Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Waikawa Bay

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Waikawa

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

Waikawa

Waikawa Bay