Waikawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 walkable area.
Picton War Memorial
Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.
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 Foreshore
Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
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.
Waitohi Recreational Reserve
Enjoy an outing to Waitohi Recreational Reserve during your stay in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Activities
Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise
AU$72
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
AU$93
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
AU$160
per adult
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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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
The pictures of the property don’t do justice to how beautiful and peaceful the setting is. Everything about the property oozes charm and warmth. We loved our stay here.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
5 Waimarama Street Picton
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews)
The room was spotless as were all the ammenities. Very welcoming staff.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home
Waikawa Marlborough
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Picton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Great amenities for our party of six. Close enough to town. We were very comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Boathouse Lodge
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is AU$77 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$77
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (159 reviews)
We were surprised with how close this was from the Interislander baggage claim, got there in about 3mins. This was great news because our ferry was delayed due to the awful weather on the Strait. The owner was there at reception well after 9pm to let us in. The owners were also very helpful, told ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is AU$143 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$143
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,008 reviews)
Lovely central property in Blenheim with very comfortable suite which we could have comfortably lived in for an extended period as it was a spacious apartment size with a kitchen, dining table & chairs & lounge, then a separate bedroom, separate walk in wardrobe & large bathroom. Not a typical size ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
The price is AU$131 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$131
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (969 reviews)
Very well equipped room. TV. Spotless sheets and towels.Central town location.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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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