Picton is a unique cruise port with vessels berthing on Waitohi Wharf close to the centre of the township. Passengers enjoy the warmth and relaxed ambience of a small and charming seaside township situated amid spectacular scenery. 


Picton Township

Once a Maori settlement and steeped in maritime history, Picton now accommodates the Marlborough region’s main port and extensive marina facilities alongside a host of restaurants, cafés, arts & crafts galleries and souvenir shopping.  A paved walkway from the port meanders along the picturesque foreshore to the township while short bush walks from the town to hidden beaches and lookouts offer breathtaking views across the harbour and out to sea. Numerous tourism businesses within the township offer fishing charters, eco-tours, kayaking or cruising on the sheltered waterways of the Queen Charlotte Sound.  

The port is ideally located for day excursions throughout the Marlborough region and the neighbouring attractions of Nelson and Kaikoura and there are excellent facilities for cruise programmes both within the Marlborough Sounds and on shore excursions.

You're Going to Love Marlborough
Marlborough is a region of spectacular scenic beauty and warmth, blessed with high sunshine hours, crystal clear waterways, native bush tracks and majestic mountains – all in easy reach of world-renowned wineries and gourmet delights.


Marlborough region

As New Zealand’s largest grape growing region there are more than 65 wineries along Marlborough’s scenic wine trail. While famous for its Sauvignon blanc, the region also produces superb aromatics such as Reisling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris and award-winning Pinot Noir; some in limited quantities available only at the winery. Sample at the cellar-door, match with regional flavours in a country vineyard lunch and ship home to linger over long after the holiday ends.
Gourmet produce is equally abundant. Sample succulent seafood from Marlborough’s crystal clear waterways, intensely flavoured fruits, olive oils and fruit liqueurs  

The region’s diverse landscape offers an excellent range of recreational activities and attractions - on land and on the water. From fishing charters, eco-tours and waterway excursions, to guided native bush walks and glorious garden rambles.

Picton is at the gateway to the treasured Marlborough Sounds – 1500 kms of coastline with deep coves offering sheltered anchorage, endless bays fringed by secluded beaches, ancient untouched forest and native bush.

A short distance inland is the Wairau Plains, hub of the Marlborough wine district, flanked by rural pastures and rugged high country.

To the south along the spectacular coastal highway lies Kaikoura, home of whale-watching and eco-tourism activities while the highway to the west leads to Nelson, famous for its arts and craft trail.

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Click on the links below to access a variety of Picton, Marlborough and Regional Tourism Websites for accommodation and activities

Destination Marlborough
The Official Tourism Website for the Marlborough Region - Activities, accommodation, events, food and wine

Marlborough 4 Fun
Detailed calendar of events in and around the Marlborough region