Waikawa Bay Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Picton Ferry Terminal

Picton Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(326 reviews)

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 Ferry Terminal
Picton featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and sailing

Picton Foreshore

4.5/5(190 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Picton Foreshore
Edwin Fox Museum featuring mountains, aircraft and a bay or harbour

Edwin Fox Museum

4/5(27 reviews)

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.

Edwin Fox Museum
Picton War Memorial

Picton War Memorial

4/5(2 reviews)

Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.

Picton War Memorial

Waikawa Marina

4.5/5(145 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Waikawa Marina. Discover the cafes in this walkable area or seek out the sailing opportunities.

Waikawa Marina

Nelson Square

You can learn about the history of Picton with a visit to Nelson Square. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Nelson Square

Activities

Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

NZ$180
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

NZ$106
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Picton and Marlborough Sounds: Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise

NZ$155
per adult
Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
Fun Fully Guided Adventure

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

NZ$168
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Cougar Line Jetty Arrival Cruise Boat

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

NZ$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
E-Ko at the Beach

Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

NZ$168
per adult
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
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Our pick of the best Waikawa Bay Hotel Deals

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
5 Waimarama Street Picton
The price is NZ$101 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$101
25 Jan - 26 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

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
The price is NZ$230 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
NZ$230
10 Jan - 11 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! (166 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

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road Picton
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (109 reviews)
Fully equipped for cooking and dining. Great feel, felt like home.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

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Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is NZ$151 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
NZ$151
11 Jan - 12 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)
Great staff and perfect service

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is NZ$93 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
NZ$93
10 Jan - 11 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! (111 reviews)
The owners were very helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is NZ$250 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
NZ$250
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Great views. Spacious room made for a nice stay.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Picton Beachcomber Inn
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Waikawa

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

Waikawa

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