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 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
NZ$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
NZ$120
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
NZ$140
per adult
Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton
NZ$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Waikawa Hotel Deals
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
384 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is NZ$179 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$179
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
303 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough
The price is NZ$210 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$210
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (160 reviews)
A Perfect Location
"We had an amazing 2 night stay. The location was peaceful, unit was beautifully presented and the friendly welcome made us feel right at home. We would definitely stay there again!"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 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
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
5 Waimarama Street, Picton
The price is NZ$92 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$92
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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
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
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Cnr High and Henry Streets, Blenheim
The price is NZ$136 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$136
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
We'll be back
"After a wonderful warm welcome and being presented with chocolate brownies we were then advised we had been upgraded to a suite. The room was very big and warm. Loved the bathroom especially. Had a lovely porch area. Was a shame we only had 1 night here. Enjoyed Sunday pork roast dinner at Quench ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 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
- St Clair Winery
- Marlborough Convention Centre
- Okiwa Bay
- Omaka Classic Cars
- Pelorus Sound
- Pollard Park
- Seymour Square
- Picton Foreshore
- Mabel Island
- Wairau River
- ASB Theatre Marlborough
- Edwin Fox
- Picton Museum
- Lookout
- Hans Herzog Estate
- Montana Brancott
- Bike 2 Wine
- Lawson's Dry Hills
- Renwick Museum
- Edwin Fox Museum
Are there hotels near Waikawa?
Which hotel chains are in Waikawa?
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Hotels
- Malolo Island Resort
- Waikawa Bay Accommodation
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- Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef
- Henann Regency Resort & Spa
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- Hotels near Waikawa Marina
- Renwick Accommodation
- City of Sails Motel
- Cabin Rentals Queenstown
- Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
- Springlands Accommodation
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- Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
- Private Studio with Gym, Sauna & Spa
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