Transport to/from Marlborough
The Interisland Ferry between Picton/Wellington
Sounds Air a locally owned and operated airline based at Picton Airport (10 minutes from Picton township) with flights to/from Wellington.
Air New Zealand operates flights to and from Blenheim Airport (40 minutes from Picton) between most major New Zealand cities
Trans Coastal train via Kaikoura and Christchurch
Bus transportation with K-Bus- Blenheim, Nelson, Christchurch, Heaphy Track, Abel Tasman Park, Queen Charlotte Track
Queen Charlotte Track
Queen Charlotte Track the Department of Conservation website
Getting to the Queen Charlotte Track
Arrow Water Taxis - on call transport around Queen Charlotte Sound.
Beachcomber Fun Cruises - have a huge range of tours including the iconic MailBoat Run and lunch cruises
Cougar Line - Luxury cruises in the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound
Endeavour Express - specialising in Queen Charlotte Track transport
Charter flights, lodge transfers or sightseeing
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Picton Float Plane
Explore the Sounds
Dolphin Watch Ecotours to swim with the Dolphins, Wildlife Watch and Walk or Birdwatching expedition
Greenshell Mussel Cruise in Keneperu Sound departing from Havelock
Myths and Legends Eco Tours enjoy a full day guided bird sanctuary and wildlife tour with local Maori history
Seal swimming and scuba diving in the Marlborough Sounds
Activities
Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company - adventure tour specialists
Wilderness Guides - home of hiking, mountain biking and kayaking
Tandem paragliding in Picton, the Marlborough Sounds and districts.
Explore scenic Marlborough in a classic style sports car
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - one of the world's largest private collections of World War I aircraft
Sailing charters
Steadfast Traditional Sail - beautiful big gaff cutter
Horse trekking
Saddle up with Marlborough Sounds Horse Trekking - ride through awe inspiring scenery
For your wine tours in Marlborough
Sounds Connection
Marlborough Travel Wine Tours
Marlborough Wine Tours
de Vine Tours Marlborough
Explore Marlborough - personal bike food and walk tours
Marlborough Sounds Shuttles and Tours - wine tours and shuttle bus from Picton
For all you need to know about Wine Marlborough
Wining and Dining
Picton offers many excellent restaurants, cafes and bars including the iconic Le Cafe on the waterfront which often features live music.
Art
The Marlborough Art and Craft Trail is a great way to explore this distinctive region, visit artists and artisans in their own place. See how the 22 different artists and crafts people express themselves and their environment through their art and craft. Collect your brochure with map from the local Picton iSite.
Tai Tane Pottery
Essons Valley Art & Crafts
Kim Coutts
Slightly further afield
Whalewatch Kaikoura - only 90
minutes from us - one of the best experiences ever.
Molesworth Tour Company - unique tours of New Zealand's largest high country station
Nelson - our nearest city just 90 minutes away - great for a day visit
