The charming small town of Picton is part of New Zealand’s famous wine-producing Marlborough region. Located in the northeast corner of the South Island, Picton serves as a convenient hub for the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds and is also the port for the Cook Strait inter-island ferries. Travelers to Picton can partake in diving, fishing, sailing, hiking, and biking along the lovely landscape.
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My First Real Trip... Lucky I didn't fall | Apr 29 07'
I was enthralled when I found out I got the job at the rugby union; it is classic Kiwi culture if nothing else. My stomach constricted though... Continue reading »
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Treking and kayaking on the South Island | Mar 25 08'
Hi all,The 3 hour boat ride from Wellington to Picton was beautiful – weaving in and out of the Queen Charlotte Sounds and its luscious green hills... Continue reading »
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The Dark Side of Backpackers | Mar 02 07'
"Get out your maps kiddies and we are off to Picton."
Get out your maps kiddies and we are off to Picton. I have posted pictures and written about Picton in earlier posts, so not much else will be said... Continue reading »
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Crossing the Cook Strait to the South | May 13 07'
The ferry crossing from Wellington to Picton was significantly more interesting than any ferry I have taken from Dover/Portsmouth/Dar Es Salaam.The... Continue reading »
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The Jugglers Rest | Dec 04 07'
After a night at a hostel in Wellington (lovely; watched a trashy film and drank too much NZ wine after the kids went to bed) we took the ferry ove... Continue reading »
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Popular Picton Hotels
- Beachcomber Inn
- The Yacht Club Hotel
- Bell Bird Motel
- Harbour View Motel
- Americano Motor Inn
- Picton VIlla
- Noelene's Homestay
- Noah's Ark
- Apartments on the Waterfront
- Marlin Motel
