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Picton
Picton, South Island, New Zealand
Where Picton sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 3
- Bookable experiences
- 57
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
Picton sits in South Island, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 57 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
New Zealand › South Island › Picton
What to see in Picton
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Picton
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Picton
Picton's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Picton's most-visited sights
- MorningMarlborough Vineyards37 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMarlborough District18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMarlborough Sounds18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCoastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to ChristchurchTakes about 5.5 hours.
2 days in Picton
Picton's most-visited sights · Day trip to Havelock Island
- 1
Day 1
Picton's most-visited sights
- MorningMarlborough Vineyards37 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMarlborough District18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMarlborough Sounds18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCoastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to ChristchurchTakes about 5.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Havelock Island
- Early startHead to Havelock IslandAbout 20 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Picton
Picton's most-visited sights · Day trip to Havelock Island · Day trip to Havelock
- 1
Day 1
Picton's most-visited sights
- MorningMarlborough Vineyards37 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMarlborough District18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMarlborough Sounds18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCoastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to ChristchurchTakes about 5.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Havelock Island
- Early startHead to Havelock IslandAbout 20 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Havelock
- Early startHead to HavelockAbout 20 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Picton
Picton's most-visited sights · Day trip to Havelock Island · Day trip to Havelock · Day trip to Blenheim · Day trip to Nelson
- 1
Day 1
Picton's most-visited sights
- MorningMarlborough Vineyards37 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMarlborough District18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMarlborough Sounds18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCoastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to ChristchurchTakes about 5.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Havelock Island
- Early startHead to Havelock IslandAbout 20 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Havelock
- Early startHead to HavelockAbout 20 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Blenheim
- Early startHead to BlenheimAbout 25 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Nelson
- Early startHead to NelsonAbout 60 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Picton
Picton's most-visited sights · Day trip to Havelock Island · Day trip to Havelock · Day trip to Blenheim · Day trip to Nelson · Day trip to Wellington · Day trip to Motueka
- 1
Day 1
Picton's most-visited sights
- MorningMarlborough Vineyards37 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayMarlborough District18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMarlborough Sounds18 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCoastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to ChristchurchTakes about 5.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Havelock Island
- Early startHead to Havelock IslandAbout 20 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Havelock
- Early startHead to HavelockAbout 20 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Blenheim
- Early startHead to BlenheimAbout 25 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Nelson
- Early startHead to NelsonAbout 60 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Wellington
- Early startHead to WellingtonAbout 65 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Motueka
- Early startHead to MotuekaAbout 85 km from Picton — its own guide has what to see there.
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Near Picton
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What travellers book in Picton
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Coastal Pacific Train Journey from Picton to Christchurch
4.5 (361)5h 40m
Experience and immerse yourself in the rugged coastal architecture of New Zealand. The Coastal Pacific travels breathtakingly close to the Pacific Ocean, where the roaring, windblown sea meets enormous bush-clad…
from $142.11 / personView details
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Free cancellation
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
4.6 (144)4h
The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery and wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the…
from $103.46 / personView details
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Free cancellation
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CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours
4.0 (104)5h 30m
THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off at 25 popular Marlborough locations without having to drive yourself -…
from $77 / personView details
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Free cancellation
Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine Tour
4.8 (184)5h
Explore and enjoy Marlborough wine country, famous for Sauvignon Blanc. Jade Tours cater for small groups (maximum of 10), guided by a knowledgeable local, touring at a gentle pace. Departing from the Picton I-Site, you…
from $178.38 / personView details
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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
4.7 (211)4h 30m
The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the majestic…
from $103.46 / personView details
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Free cancellation
Marlborough Classic Wine Tasting Tour.
4.9 (33)4h 30m
Travel in a comfortable van, watch the beautiful countryside go by as we drive from location to location. Sample 4 different local wines at either 3 or 4 different cellar doors. Everything is all arranged and booked for…
from $85.92 / personView details
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