Waikawa Travel Guide
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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 walkable 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.
Picton Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Picton Museum in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Activities
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
NZ$162
per adult
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
NZ$95
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
NZ$155
per adult
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
NZ$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Waikawa Hotel Deals
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
5 Waimarama Street Picton
The price is NZ$100 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
NZ$100
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
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
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
everything was perfect; however I wish it were possible to watch tv in bed. I understand why the room is set up the way it is, but putting the tv on a swing arm would make it even better.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$250 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$250
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
I had an amazing stay here during my five-week Oceania trip. My first night was unexpected—I needed an ambulance to the local hospital after a fall on the ferry—but the staff at Bay Vista were incredibly attentive throughout the whole ordeal. They checked on me during the ambulance visit and followed ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Wilkes Way Villa
7 Wilkes Way Picton
Stay at this villa in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Heather gave us a very warm welcome. Beautiful property, spotlessly clean and so very comfortable with everything you could ask for and more. One of the best places we have ever stayed in.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Great place to stay. accommodation and rooms were very good. Very quiet relaxing mornings.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Just 3 minutes walk from the marina this Family getaway also has a Games room!
Waikawa Marlborough
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 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 June 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.
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