Picton is a small seaside town where the Inter-Island Ferry from the North Island berths, and as such is a very popular stopover town for travellers. It is also the gateway to the numerous Islands that form the Picton Sounds. The Sounds offer numerous uninhabited beaches and are a wonderful area for boating, swimming, kayaking and diving.

Popular Activities within the Region: Boating/Water Skiing Sea Kayaking Fishing Bush Walking Sailing/Windsurfing Mountain Biking Quad Biking Dolphin Watch Diving

Popular Attractions within the Region: Picton Sounds Queen Charlotte walkway Eco-Tours Dolphin Watch Seahorse Aquarium Yacht Charters Wine Tours Scenic Flights

Picton is a popular place to be based for those with the time to enjoy the Picton Sounds or as a stopover for those catching or coming off the Inter-Island Ferries.
Within 2 hours: Nelson, Blenheim.

Backpacker Accommodation Providers in Picton

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Anakiwa Backpackers Picton Ph: 64 3 574 1388 Atlantis Backpackers Picton Ph: 64 3 573 7390 Bayview Backpackers Picton Ph: 64 3 573 7668 Bougainvillea Lodge Picton Ph: 64 3 573 6536 DeBretts Picton Ph: 64 3 573 4522 Divers World Picton Ph: 64 3 573 7323 Hopewell Accommodation Picton Ph: 64 3 573 4341 Lochmara Lodge Picton Ph: 64 3 573 4554 Mahana Homestead Lodge Picton Ph: 64 3 579 8373

Picton Lodge Backpackers Picton Ph: 0800 223 367 Portage Bay Shop + Backpackers Picton Ph: 64 3 573 4445 Sequoia Lodge Backpackers Picton Ph: 64 3 573 8399 Sequoia Lodge Backpackers Picton Ph: 64 3573 8399 Te Mahoerangi Backpackers Picton Ph: 64 3 579 8411 The Villa Picton Ph: 64 3 573 6598 Wedgwood House Picton Ph: 64 3 573 7797 YHA Picton Wedgwood House Picton Ph: 64 3 573 7797