Waikawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a grassy hillside, ocean waves, and a cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Waikawa attractions

Waikawa Marina

9.0/10 (396 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.
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Activities

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

NZ$174
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

NZ$147
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
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
Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

NZ$195
per adult
Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

NZ$174
per adult
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

NZ$174
per adult
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
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Our pick of the best Waikawa Hotel Deals

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
The price is NZ$160 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$160
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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 ...
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Picturesque Waikawa - Picton Holiday Home

Picturesque Waikawa - Picton Holiday Home

Picton Marlborough
Stay at this holiday home in Picton. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located nearby.
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Picturesque Waikawa - Picton Holiday Home
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

Waikawa Bay Waikawa
Stay at this holiday home in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Victoria Domain are located ...
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Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home

Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home

Waikawa Marlborough
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Picton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10 reviews)
"Great amenities for our party of six. Close enough to town. We were very comfortable"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is NZ$127 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$127
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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 ...
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

4.5 out of 5
30 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is NZ$155 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$155
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Clean, good size room, balcony with Harbour view."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Harbour View Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Waikawa

Find the best Waikawa areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Waikawa
Learn more about Waikawa
A coastal town with a marina, surrounded by forested hills and mountains.

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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