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Picton is located in one of the sunniest parts of New Zealand, the top of the South Island, a quaint port town nestled deep in the Marlborough Sounds.

Picton connects the South Island to its northern counterpart by sea, the Interislander and Bluebridge ferrys both leave for Wellington on a regular basis. You can drive onto the ferry or simply walk on. The trip follows a stunning cruise through the Marlborough Sounds and out into Cook Strait before turning into Wellington Harbour.

Situated at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton is the gateway to the greater Marlborough Sounds area, which offers great opportunities for fishing trips or a getaway holiday in its secluded bays, many of which can only be accessed by boat. The calm waters of the sounds are excellent for kayaking, and the stunning vistas of the Queen Charlotte Track can be experienced on a 3 to 5 day tramp. For something a bit different hire a mountain bike, the trip takes about 13 hours.

While in the township, enjoy the gardens on the foreshore, or learn about Queen Charlotte Sound’s whaling past at Picton Museum.

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Picton Maritime Festival Trust Picton Foreshore, Picton From Friday 22 January 2021 to Saturday 23 January 2021	The Cool Mum Picton Little Theatre, Picton Saturday 23 January 2021	South of France - Fiona Pears & Connor Hartley-Hall Picton Little Theatre, Picton Tuesday 23 February 2021	Film + Feast: Mamma Mia Picton Foreshore, Picton Saturday 13 February 2021	Picton Summer Concert 2021 Picton Foreshore, Picton Saturday 27 February 2021