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Small, friendly and close to many things
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More than just a Ferry terminal?
pepples46 Says: sailing, boating and fishing is big in Picton, I think the little ones grow up on a boat, can sail before they can walk.Picton is not big, if you want too you can make it around in an hour or so, the Pubstops not included, exploring the sounds and with that the Dolphins is a...
balhannah Says: Ship Cove is situated on the west shore of Queen Charlotte Sound near the entrance and directly opposite Motuara Island. We came here by Boat on our tour. It is an important historical site as Captain Cook named the cove after anchoring his ship Endeavour there on 15 January...
balhannah Says: The Cruise we did was aboard the Beachcomber, a 90 passenger catamaran. On the cruise we stopped and viewed a King Salmon farm. Had to laugh, there was only a cheeky Seal sitting there, even though they had tried their hardest to keep the Seals out! I bet he was doing...
fishandchips Says: Running along the side of the Snout is the Picton - Waikawa Bay track. It's an easy walk and has stunning views over the Malborough Sounds from several spots. You can start the track from beside the Picton marina.
1 Review and 3 Opinions I did not stay here, but it's right in the centre of Picton. Not sure how the cost compares to other...
4 Reviews and 23 Opinions nice & clean dorms, friendly staff free breakfast, hot spa
Kiwi Takeaways: The real deal - fish and chips
fishandchips Says: The food is very clean and very tasty. The fish that I had was very fresh and tasted good. The chips (or fries depending where you are from - pommes frites si'l vous plas). Service is quick and looking at the number of customers is also popular with the...
fishandchips Says: Gusto serves probably the best coffee in Picton & some nice 'quick bites'. There is a full kitchen here and it used to make all manner of meal though with the decline of Picton the options have gone. Gusto closes at 3.30pm each day so is okay only if you have an early Ferry...
Flying Haggis: Scottish Theme Pub
fishandchips Says: The site where the Flying Haggis sits used to be a fantastic restaurant called the Quest. To my horror the Quest closed down and was replaced by a theme pub! The Flying Haggis has labelled itself as 'Picton's famous Scottish Pub" though it has been open for less than 2 years...
Dog & Frog Cafe: Okay for a quick snack
fishandchips Says: It looks a clean and boring place when looking in the window howvere once inside you realise that this place is more than just a cafe. There is a reasonable choice on the menu and you can bring your own wine which makes the cost a bit cheaper. There is also the option to buy...
fishandchips Says: I've labeled this tip as other for the theme as VT has no Thai option!Krua Thai is one of the most cost effective places to eat in Picton other than a fast food place. You can either dine in (for a 10% increased cost) or take away. Angie & I ate in (no messy dishes to clean)...
Escape to Picton: Excellent High Class Restaurant and Hotel
pengu Says: This restaurant is by far the best restaurant in Picton. We couldn't even believe that a town so small had such a great restaurant. The food was excellent (we ate there several times), the service was friendly and knowledgeable, and they had a good wine selection.The...
balhannah Says: To get to the North Island with our camper van, it meant catching the Interislander ferry. We made sure we arrived the night before, stayed in the caravan park ( which was rather full) and were reading for departure the next day.The ferry crosses the Cook Strait between the...
bijo69 Says: Why not take a flight across the strait?The flight takes only 25 minutes and you get beautiful views of the sounds. But be warned, it might get very shaky...The one-way trip is 61NZ$ with YHA discount, including transfer to the airstrip near Picton
pepples46 Says: have a look at the pic, shot was taken at a roadside restplace....I suppose they had all a good time, but I hate to meet them on the road..of course it could have been a Busload of tourist, but then..I hate to be their Driver toobut what I wanna say is...don't drink and...
fishandchips Says: Picton's lifeblood is the constant movement of visitors through the town as they arrive or depart on the Ferry. A consequence of this is the prices which tend to be on the high side. On a positive note you can get a few bargains as the declining number of visitors results in...
bijo69 Says: If you're doing the Queen Charlotte Trek, avoid to stay at the Furneaux Lodge. At least the backpacker's section is just a shabby and dirty dump. They charge you 25NZ$ for a bed plus an additional 2$ for the shower! Better take a tent instead!
pepples46 Says: from Picton to Blenheim, just a short trip and anyway on your way down south to Canterbury or Southland. stay for a while, live the good life..wine, fresh seafood, they serve Venison, Lambchopstoo..actually everything you like...you choose the wine
pepples46 Says: have a look at my separate page, you wont be disappointed ..I think. personally I love this page the most, because the Marlborough Sound are an unique part of New Zealand. tell me what you think!!
fishandchips Says: A nice 9 hole course which isn't too hard. The first hole is a par 4 tricky dog leg left and the next a par 3 hitting down hill. There are a couple of par 5's that are not too long and most of the trouble is on numbers 1, 3 and 4 (unless you hook then also watch out for 6 as...
kiwilingous Says: I've just been back through here and must comment on the golfing option in Picton. The course is located 6kms up the road in Koromiko and is a wee cracker. With plenty of hilly bits, some water and some good testing greens the Picton club is worth a go. The cost is $25 if...
Kate-Me Says: As we neared Picton, it was the little speed boats and fishing craft which we saw, before we sighted the harbour. Those and huge rolling green hills, which were not as green as I was expecting though.The views were just spectacular, and I'd had no idea that so much of the...
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As we neared Picton, it was the little speed boats and fishing craft which we saw, before we sighted the harbour. Those and huge rolling green hills, which...
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Q: I will be travelling from Picton to Christchurch. I can use either the intercity coach or the tranzcoastal train....
A: i am reasonably sure the coach will be a lot cheaper cheaper than a car too
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A crossroads for Ferry Travellers
Picton is a small town that never really got going. It has its main street with various shops and cafes, the Interisland Ferry terminal and access to many walking tracks around Queen Charlotte Sound....
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At the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, nestled between the mountains and the sea is Picton. European settlement of this area began in the 1840s and many of the early buildings still grace the...
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Picton, gateway to the South Island of New Zealand
Picton looked quite a pretty place as we came into the harbour from Wellington (and the weather was certainly 100% on the grey tempest we'd left in Wellington only 3 hours earlier). Interestingly,......
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I took a car trip up North & did the whole RORO thing with the ferry. A very easy set-up and even easier for taking off when I got to Wellington. When you go through the Tory Channel it's more like......
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