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

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
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

NZ$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

NZ$168
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

NZ$120
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

NZ$168
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$168
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$135 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$135
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Waikawa Marina and Victoria Domain are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"Great location with a beautiful waters edge location and view"

Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is NZ$137 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$137
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Waikawa Marina and Victoria Domain are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Very clean but dated decor but then that's reflected in the price"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Unwind in beautiful Waikawa — your perfect coastal hideaway

Unwind in beautiful Waikawa — your perfect coastal hideaway

Waikawa Marlborough Region
Stay at this holiday home in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Waikawa Marina and Victoria Domain are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Couldn’t have asked for a better place to come and enjoy this piece of paradise. Place was everything as mentioned, nice and clean, plenty of room to spread out, handy to everything, ticked all our boxes. Thanks Scott"

Reviewed on 2 June 2026

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Unwind in beautiful Waikawa — your perfect coastal hideaway
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 Victoria Domain and Mabel Island 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 Waikawa Marina and Victoria ...
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$129 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$129
26 July - 27 July
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay, amazing bed. Good location"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
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Waikawa Bay

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