Waikawa Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Picton Foreshore

Picton Foreshore

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

Picton Foreshore
Picton War Memorial

Picton War Memorial

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

Picton War Memorial
Edwin Fox Museum

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.

Edwin Fox Museum

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.

Waikawa Marina

Lookout

Find out about the history of Picton when you spend time at Lookout. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Lookout

Picton Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Picton Museum in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Picton Museum

Activities

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

NZ$110
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

NZ$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

NZ$145
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
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
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

NZ$168
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

NZ$120
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
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Our pick of the best Waikawa Bay Hotel Deals

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is NZ$161 per night from 13 June to 14 June
NZ$161
per night
13 June - 14 June
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Waikawa Marina and Victoria Domain are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Very clean but dated decor but then that's reflected in the price"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
The price is NZ$145 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$145
per night
1 June - 2 June
Stay at this beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Waikawa Marina and Victoria Domain are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
"Just a stunning location. Well maintained property, just a short walk to the marina, and drive into Picton."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is NZ$142 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$142
per night
1 June - 2 June
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Bit of an inquisition at checkin with all the info they want but wasn't painful. Also noted that the very dated EV charger is not suitable for most EVs so don't expect to be able to use it in anything but maybe a Nissan leaf."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

4 out of 5
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
The price is NZ$93 per night from 5 June to 6 June
NZ$93
per night
5 June - 6 June
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good room and price. The property is noisy with a bar close by but ok after 11pm at night"

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is NZ$131 per night from 31 May to 1 June
NZ$131
per night
31 May - 1 June
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful clean and tidy room, great amenities, easy off street parking and close to the very centre of Picton, great price too for a 1 night stay, excellent all round."

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Picton Beachcomber Inn
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

4.5 out of 5
30 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is NZ$157 per night from 13 June to 14 June
NZ$157
per night
13 June - 14 June
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great view, handy location."

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Harbour View Motel
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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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