Waikawa Travel Guide
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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 quaint area.

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.
Edwin Fox
You can learn about the history of Picton with a trip to Edwin Fox. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Activities

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
Our pick of the best Waikawa Hotel Deals

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
The motel was in a gorgeous location, with views of the bay out front. The rooms were so comfortable and clean, it felt like home away from home. Our host, Tomoko, was also very kind and friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
The quietness of the location
Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
A lovely spacious home comfortable and warm. No cupboard storage for our own food was a slight problem. Handy to walks and the Picton shops. I would recommend this accommodation for any large family gathering. Unusual that there was no aerial for normal TV reception. A great selection of DVD's that ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Great outlook and grass area.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home
We stayed here with our extended family over a long weekend. The views from the bach were the main reason why we booked and they did not disappoint. The cleanliness of the Bach was not great on arrival, it was clear that only a surface level clean had been done for some time. The bunk bed is very ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)
Very enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Waikawa

Waikawa Bay
Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa Bay, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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