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.
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.
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.
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.
Edwin Fox
4.5/5(46 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Picton with a trip to Edwin Fox. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Activities
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
NZ$159
per adult
Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton
NZ$149
per adult
1-Day Cruise in Queen Charlotte Track & Kupes Trail Walk
NZ$199
per adult
Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise
NZ$122
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Waikawa Hotel Deals
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
303 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough
The price is NZ$130 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$130
8 July - 9 July
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! (156 reviews)
"Great spot"
Reviewed on 29 May 2025
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
5 Waimarama Street, Picton
The price is NZ$90 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$90
12 July - 13 July
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 Jun. 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! (11 reviews)
"Nice spacious property. Very clean. Property surroundings were clean and inviting. Beautiful views. Overall a great stay at this place"
Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
384 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is NZ$151 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$151
10 July - 11 July
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
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
Just 3 minutes walk from the marina this Family getaway also has a Games room!
Waikawa
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Perfect break away
"Great location. Easy access with plenty of offstreet parking. The house is so well setup. It had everything we needed! We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun. 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.
- 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
- Omaka Classic Cars
- Marlborough Convention Centre
- St Clair Winery
- Okiwa Bay
- ASB Theatre Marlborough
- Picton Foreshore
- Pelorus Sound
- Wairau River
- Mabel Island
- Seymour Square
- Edwin Fox
- Pollard Park
- Picton Museum
- Lookout
- Lawson's Dry Hills
- Nelson Square
- Waitohi Recreational Reserve
- Renwick Museum
- Edwin Fox Museum
Are there hotels near Waikawa?
Which hotel chains are in Waikawa?
Expedia's Latest Trends
Hotels
Malolo Island ResortWaikawa Bay AccommodationHotels near Circular QuayAspen Court Motel Franz JosefHenann Regency Resort & SpaChristchurch accommodationHotels near Waikawa MarinaRenwick AccommodationCity of Sails MotelCabin Rentals QueenstownSofitel Noosa Pacific ResortSpringlands AccommodationCheap Hotels in RarotongaNovotel Queenstown LakesidePrivate Studio with Gym, Sauna & SpaRedwoodtown Accommodation
Flights
Activities