Picton Sound
Picton Sound
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Alvin
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Oct 2020
What a beautiful and peaceful place. We spent time just sitting at the port watching the ferries come and go. Plenty of photo opportunities. This is one of those Wow places. We loved this place and we will go back one day.
Written 6 November 2020
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johnnyroadmap
Nantwich, UK
Mar 2024 • Couples
What a beautiful little town, the gateway to the South Island. I’ve never seen so many motorhomes queuing for the ferry!
We walked up path which overlooks the town and harbour, a stunning view on a lovely day. The town itself is very quaint with a lovely harbour side looking out to mountains beyond.
A great place to wonder and explore especially if the sun is out.
We walked up path which overlooks the town and harbour, a stunning view on a lovely day. The town itself is very quaint with a lovely harbour side looking out to mountains beyond.
A great place to wonder and explore especially if the sun is out.
Written 6 April 2024
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JC1LondonEngland
East Sussex, UK
Jan 2020 • Friends
We visited this place as part of a cruise. Not sure how you would get here otherwise unless you drive but if you can get here it is a stunning place to visit. A modest town with some shops and cafes but some stunning scenery, particularly if you get out on the Sound in a boat
Written 15 January 2020
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Simon D
Auckland, New Zealand
Mar 2022
We were lucky to have been here for a sailing to Wellington on a good autumn day. Picton township provided some nice coffee and a place to stretch our legs after a drive in. Certainly a picturesque part of the country and taking the Cook Strait ferry gave a birds eye view from the sea.
Waikawa Bay was a nice spot a short drive from Picton for a picnic lunch.
Waikawa Bay was a nice spot a short drive from Picton for a picnic lunch.
Written 11 April 2022
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Sachin K
New York City, NY
Dec 2018 • Solo
Picton Sound is spectacular and is best viewed on the ferry that leaves Picton. The scenes of the Sound change dramatically in every frame of the journey by ferry.
Written 29 November 2019
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Howard P
Charleston, SC
Mar 2016 • Couples
Located at the head of main street this is a very pleasant, welcoming park and beach. Beautiful flower planting, good seating, a marked swimming area and rest rooms. The entire harbor can be seen from the park including the Cook Sound ferry terminals, and the local marinas. Recommend for as much time as you want to relax and enjoy. Hope this helps.
Written 6 April 2016
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MiriamNiessen
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Nov 2015 • Couples
We only stayed in Picton for one night, but we decided to have a walk through the Victoria Domain. What a breathtaking scenery! The Sounds are just amazing! If you don't have time to explore the Queen Charlotte Sound, this is where you have to go! The water had an incredible colour and the surrounding hills where just picture-perfect. We walked to Bob's Bay and back via the Harbour View Track, which took us about an hour plus a numerous photo stops. The track steadily winds its way up, but is well graded. Most of the time you walk under trees and are not too exposed to the sun. On the Harbour View Track is a great lookout. You can also drive up there with the car. You could spend much more time in the Victoria Domain (up to 2 hrs one way on the Snout Track), it has a good net of walkways.
Written 4 February 2016
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monacoEastYorkshire
Habere-Poche, France
Mar 2013 • Family
I took the long trip to Doubtful Sound from Wakefield last week, and wish I had not bothered. The mail boat cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound is much prettier and very interesting. I chose the Beachcomber line and the boat was very comfortable, with free tea and coffee. The commentary was very interesting and amusing. We stopped for a short time at Ship Cove, which is lovely, then went to various houses or little villages, dropping off the mail.
Picton is a delightful little port and the Marlborough Sounds are jaw-droppingly beautiful. The price was NZ$91 per adult. Worth every cent!
Picton is a delightful little port and the Marlborough Sounds are jaw-droppingly beautiful. The price was NZ$91 per adult. Worth every cent!
Written 23 March 2013
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MadCookKath
Sydney, Australia
Jan 2020 • Business
If ever you get the chance to visit Picton in New Zealand it's worth the trip touch catch the train from there to Christchurch. Have a great brunch in Picton, Thank you!
Written 20 January 2020
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Dec 2019 • Couples
Very informative, worth a visit, had a penguin in that they'd helped and were going to release back into the sea, good visit
Written 10 December 2019
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Tamar G
Tel Aviv, Israel
I am looking urgently for a private tour in picton and surroundings for 8 seniors on Dec. 17th while cruising with Celebrity Solstice.
Thanks
Written 26 September 2018
Suzanne W
Canberra, Australia
Hi I am cruising into Picton on 2 March (dock 12 midday) with my 90 year old mother who is quite able. I am looking for a driving tour to a couple of wineries and scenery just a few hours. Any suggestions please?
suzanne Winser
Written 19 February 2016
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