Waikawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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 War Memorial
4/5(2 reviews)
Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.
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.
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.
Nelson Square
You can learn about the history of Picton with a visit to Nelson Square. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Activities
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
NZ$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
NZ$180
per adult
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
NZ$106
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
NZ$155
per adult
Our pick of the best Waikawa Hotel Deals
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
303 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough
The price is NZ$250 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$250
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (163 reviews)
Great outlook.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
5 Waimarama Street, Picton
The price is NZ$87 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$87
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
384 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is NZ$168 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$168
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
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
Wilkes Way Villa
7 Wilkes Way, Picton
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Tim and Heather were wonderful hosts, nothing was too much trouble. The room we had was spacious and luxurious. It had everything you could need as well as access to a pool table and movie room. Lots of books to read and all the amenities were modern and of good quality. View out the front window ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
Waikawa Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Victoria Domain are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
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
Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home
Waikawa
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Picton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Picton Ferry ...
8/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Holiday
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
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.
Waikawa Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Waikawa?
- Hotels Near Picton, Marlborough
- Which hotel chains are in Waikawa?
- More holiday ideas
- Waikawa Marina
- Picton Ferry Terminal
- Picton Harbour
- Kenepuru Sounds
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Picton Foreshore
- St Clair Winery
- Pelorus Sound
- Omaka Classic Cars
- Marlborough Convention Centre
- Okiwa Bay
- Nelson Square
- Seymour Square
- Wairau River
- Pollard Park
- Mabel Island
- ASB Theatre Marlborough
- Edwin Fox
- Picton Museum
- Nautilus Estate
- Picton War Memorial
- Lookout
- Mahakipawa Arm
- Lawson's Dry Hills
- Waitohi Recreational Reserve
- Renwick Museum
Are there hotels near Waikawa?
Which hotel chains are in Waikawa?
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