Things to do
Check out these fantastic things to do in and around Picton.
Marlborough Sounds Adventures with MSAC – Award Winning Guided Adventures
Swim with the seals with Nine Dives
Take a historic steamship ride with the Queen Charlotte Steamship Company
Connect with the Marlborough Sounds with Sounds Connection
High Speed, Carbon Neutral Water Transport
Guided Tours of the Sounds by foot, by sea, by bike with Wilderness Guides
The Edwin Fox Museum – Discover the worlds 9th oldest ship in Picton Harbour
Essons Valley Art – Renowned New Zealand Potter, Sara Schotanus invites you into her Pottery
Flame Art – Emily Lake World renowned Glass Artist - Glass Bead classes and sales
Kiwi Golf – Tour New Zealand in mimi golf!
Picton Museum – Picton 1500AD – present day in detail plus amazing artifacts
Play Golf at Picton Golf Club
Have a relaxing massage
Visit Picton’s wonderful Johanneshof Winery
Diving in the Marlborough Sounds with Dive Picton
Cruise the Eco friendly way with Endeavour Express
Picton Live Music at Le Cafe - London Quay
The Queen Charlotte Track – click here for information
The Marlborough Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds are New Zealand’s most scenic sheltered waterways. In a land where stunning scenery is abound at every turn, the Marlborough Sounds could easily take the prize for the most beautiful water based environment in New Zealand….because of their sheer size and natural beauty, the Marlborough Sounds must surely demand such a title. With more than 1500 kms of unspoilt coastline (20% of New Zealands entire coastline) within the Marlborough Sounds, the sounds are a paradise destination that deserve international recognition, as one of the worlds most beautiful environments. In this environment, visitors can swim with dolphins & seals in their natural environment, see orcas, hump backed whales, discover ancient natural forests, walk the world famous Queen Charlotte Track, dine on fresh seafood from the crystal clear waters and stay in luxury at the many resorts and accommodation choices that make the Sounds, so easy to visit.
QUICK INFO – New Zealand’s biggest wine region is within minutes of Picton. Stay in Picton by the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and take a short drive to some of New Zealands prettiest wineries set amongst amazing scenery. Wine Tours leave Picton daily for those without transport. Return to Picton for the evening and watch the sun paint colours over the sounds as it swaps places with the stars.
QUICK INFO – New Zealand’s biggest Farm (The Molesworth Station) and 1 million acres of stunning Hill Country are just waiting to be discovered in Marlborough. A fantastic day adventure from Picton. Take a picnic and a bottle of Marlborough wine and discover a world of snow capped mountains, stunning rivers, beaches and historic places from days gone by.
