Waikawa Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Picton Foreshore
Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Edwin Fox Museum
Explore the ship that has sailed through the major stages of the Commonwealth’s global history, from the East Indies to the West and finally all the way south to Picton.
Picton War Memorial
Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.
Waikawa Marina
Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Waikawa Marina. Discover the cafes in this walkable area or seek out the sailing opportunities.
Picton Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area.
Nelson Square
You can learn about the history of Picton with a visit to Nelson Square. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Activities
Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise
AU$74
per adult
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
AU$92
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
AU$156
per adult
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
AU$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Waikawa Hotel Deals
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
5 Waimarama Street Picton
The price is AU$89 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$89
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Picton. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
The quietness of the location
Reviewed on 20 June 2025
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
The price is AU$208 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$208
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (167 reviews)
I had an amazing stay here during my five-week Oceania trip. My first night was unexpected—I needed an ambulance to the local hospital after a fall on the ferry—but the staff at Bay Vista were incredibly attentive throughout the whole ordeal. They checked on me during the ambulance visit and followed ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
Waikawa Bay Waikawa
Stay at this holiday home in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Victoria Domain are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Great place to stay. accommodation and rooms were very good. Very quiet relaxing mornings.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Just 3 minutes walk from the marina this Family getaway also has a Games room!
Waikawa Marlborough
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Perfect break away
Great location. Easy access with plenty of offstreet parking. The house is so well setup. It had everything we needed! We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 22 June 2025
The Boathouse Lodge
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is AU$80 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$80
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
Clean lodge. Great location, we rolled our luggage from the ferry to the lodge. Cosy atmosphere, kids commented how much they loved it.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is AU$129 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$129
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Wonderful front of house staff. Arrived before check-in but they helped me out. Room was good - a little tired but modern by bed charging points including MagSafe lamp. Nice shower products. Good coffee bags - Jed. Restaurant was perfect for evening meal. I went out for breakfast as plenty of options ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighbourhoods around Waikawa
Waikawa Bay
4.5/5(39 area reviews)
Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa Bay, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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