Picton: 146km (91 miles) E of Nelson; Blenheim: 117km (73 miles) SE of Nelson
Picton and Blenheim are the two main towns of Marlborough province, an area best known as New Zealand's largest and most spectacular wine region. Both townships are quiet and easygoing. Blenheim, the larger of the two, has a population of 27,000. Picton, a quaint waterfront village at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, has a population of just 3,600, and its main claim to fame is that it's the arrival point for ferries from Wellington. Unfortunately, many travelers think that's the end of its attributes, when in fact it is also the stepping-off point for the unspoiled tranquil charms of the Marlborough Sounds. With over 1,500km (930 miles) of shoreline, the sounds -- Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru, and Pelorus -- are ideal for sailing, kayaking, fishing, and bush walking. You'd be silly to miss them.
Picton Travel Experiences
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The Dark Side of Backpackers
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 wi... Continue reading »
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Kayaking in Abel Tasman
So the bus ride to Nelson took ages. I didn't get there until 7:30 or so. Somehow a guy from the hostel knew that two of us were coming... Continue reading »
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"Tramps and Hookers"
On Monday afternoon we journeyed down from Kaikoura to Christchurch and spent the afternoon there, wandering around the city and the beau... Continue reading »
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Blenheim to Christchurch
Sunday 17 December 2006 – We were up early to drive to the airport which was not far. Our plane was quite small - only carries about 20 p... Continue reading »
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In which we get rescued by fishermen.
This place was a national park (and presumably, 3 days on, still is). Our hostel was very very nice and relaxed set against huge hills an... Continue reading »
Popular Picton Hotels
- Sequoia Lodge Backpackers
- Atlantis Backpackers
- Picton Lodge Backpackers
- The Yacht Club Hotel Picton
- Broadway Motel
