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.
Picton War Memorial
Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.
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.
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.
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
80% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
NZ$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Picton Shore Excursion: Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise
NZ$85
per adult
Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
NZ$189
per adult
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
NZ$106
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Waikawa Hotel Deals
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
5 Waimarama Street Picton
The price is NZ$180 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$180
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (160 reviews)
The room was spotless as were all the ammenities. Very welcoming staff.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough
The price is NZ$250 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$250
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (167 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
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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Great place to stay, so comfortable and great for extended family. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Boathouse Lodge
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is NZ$91 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$91
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
Place was so convenient for the ferry, it looks new compared to the other backpackers hostel across the road which is grubby Nicky was so helpful Inside the walls are new , carpet new and cleaned and the kitchen great, marvellous sitting lounge TV room too
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is NZ$218 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$218
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The room was upgraded to a good sized apartment. Room had large bathroom, walk in closet, kitchen, dining room, and living room! Great patio also.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
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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