| n is a picturesque, waterfront town in the Marlborough | | | | While staying in Picton, there are several activities that |
| region of New Zealand's South Island. Regarded as | | | | you simply cannot miss out on. If you are up for a bit |
| Marlborough's main commercial port, this seaside | | | | of bush walking, then the perfect place to get your fix |
| settlement is near the head of Queen Charlotte Sound | | | | is on the Queen Charlotte Track. Either trek it yourself |
| and provides easy access to this stunning area. It is | | | | or take a guided tour. Taking a tour will allow you to |
| also known as the gateway to the South Island and | | | | incorporate a cruise or a visit to a protected wildlife |
| the Marlborough Sounds, making it the perfect place to | | | | island, so this is highly recommended if you want an |
| base yourself for exploration of the Sounds. | | | | extended nature experience. |
| The town of Picton is embedded with years of local | | | | Stretch your legs even further and take a walk along |
| history that give it a certain uniqueness and originality. | | | | the Picton Harbour and Foreshore. With rolling green |
| Picton was named after Sir Thomas Picton, who was | | | | hills acting as a pleasant backdrop, you can enjoy and |
| the military associate of the Duke of Wellington. A visit | | | | experience the well-being and tranquillity of this area, |
| to the Picton Museum will demonstrate the history of | | | | while breathing in the fresh sea breeze. The harbour is |
| this settlement and depict the local way of life. The | | | | home to an abundance of ferries and fishing boats |
| museum will give you an insight through a porthole into | | | | and really paints the picture of what a seaside port |
| the past, with stories ranging from the whaling days to | | | | should look like. While discovering the shoreline, be sure |
| the construction of the historic railway station. The | | | | to take in the beautiful gardens and historical sites that |
| juicy trivia that the museum offers with leave you with | | | | are sprinkled along the water's edge. This walk is the |
| an open mind and more knowledgeable of how this | | | | perfect way to discover the stunning Picton landscape |
| seaside port has developed over the years. | | | | and uncover the vastness and uniqueness of this |
| Having your own vehicle while staying in Picton, is | | | | amazing town. |
| essentially the most versatile option for you. Picton can | | | | Another attraction that you simply cannot skip is a trip |
| easily be accessed via State Highway 1, which will link | | | | to Kaikoura. This is when a campervan come in really |
| you to Blenheim and Christchurch. Campervans New | | | | handy, as it is a good 2 hour drive south along the |
| Zealand has several pick up points in Christchurch so | | | | coast from Picton. However, the drive is thoroughly |
| pick up your vehicle and then head north along the | | | | worth it as Kaikoura is the ultimate spot for whale |
| coast, while enjoying the stunning ocean and green | | | | watching. Experience a whale watch boat tour and |
| landscaped views. Another scenic drive that you can | | | | discover these enormously majestic creatures, by |
| take is the Queen Charlotte Drive, which winds | | | | getting within reaching distance of them. This is a truly |
| westward towards Havelock. These scenic drives are | | | | unique experience and one that you will not soon |
| best enjoyed from the comfort of your motor home, | | | | forget. |
| which allows you to travel at your own pace and stop | | | | Finding somewhere to rest your campervan for the |
| wherever takes your fancy. | | | | night is easy in Picton, with many accommodation |
| Picton is home to many beautiful beaches, easy | | | | options available to you. However you simply cannot |
| bushwalks, lush vineyards and hilly pastures. The | | | | go past Picton Top 10 Holiday Park, which is a part of |
| relaxed setting and waterfront views are even more | | | | one of New Zealand's most respected |
| enjoyable with the pleasant climate that is present all | | | | accommodation chains. Set in tranquil surroundings, this |
| year round. Picton is essentially a family holiday | | | | is the perfect place to relax and unwind, and |
| destination and is considered the centre of New | | | | re-energise your camper's batteries. The friendly |
| Zealand's wilderness playground. It is also a magnet for | | | | owners will help you out in whatever way they can |
| nature lovers and sports enthusiasts, offering an | | | | and help make your holiday a jam packed adventure |
| abundance of activities that allow you to get back in | | | | that you will never forget. |
| touch with nature. The town is within close proximity to | | | | Staying in Picton allows you to get back in touch with |
| the region's spectacular sceneries, wineries, cruises | | | | nature and become accustomed with seaside living. A |
| and a host of award-winning restaurants. It provides | | | | wide range of activities means that you will never be |
| easy access to the best of the Marlborough | | | | left with nothing to do and all you have to do is have |
| countryside and city sight seeing adventures. | | | | fun! |