Top 5 Things to do in Picton
Picton is a town in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It is located near the head of Queen Charlotte Sound and is near the northeast corner of South Island. The town was named after Sir Thomas Picton, a Welsh military associate of the Duke of Wellington and was killed at the Battle of Waterloo.The town is a usual starting point for holidays to the Marlborough Sounds therefore; Picton presents a lot of activities to its visitors. Some of the activities that you will surely enjoy are fishing, walking the Queen Charlotte Sound, and diving.
1. Picton’s Wilderness
Experience the beauty of Picton’s Wilderness through walking or renting a car.
Wilderness Guides can arrange everything for you as you take a walk through the spectacular Queen Charlotte Track.
You will drive, walk, relax and enjoy as you see the beautiful panoramas while you take the trek.
Wilderness Guides will make sure that you’ll have the best accommodations as you witness one of the impressive views of Picton. No wonder why Wilderness Guides is on the top of the list.
2. Dolphin Watch Ecotours
Watch dolphins in their natural habitat ― Dolphin Watch Ecotours.
Be ready for fantastic scenery, wonderful wildlife and great guides.
Dolphins Watch Ecotours is an award-winning company that gives lovely cruises and guided or unguided walks ―depends on whether you want a guide or not― at the Historic Ship Cove or the Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary in New Zealand’s stunning Marlborough Sounds.
Swim with dolphins underwater or view them from the boat, a magical experience that you will never forget.
The Tour is not just about dolphins. It also allows you to see animals such as blue penguins, the rare saddleback, bellbirds & robins. This will surely be a nature experience to be enjoyed by all.
3. Queen Charlotte Track
Let you day be full of beautiful views and walk through the Queen Charlotte Track.
An amazing track, suitable for all ages, with excellent views and lots of fascinating flora and fauna.
You’ll forget about the long walk as you see the magnificent view that surrounds you.
4. Marlborough Sounds with Waterways Boating Safaris
Drive a boat and explore Marlborough Sounds with Waterways Boating Safaris.
Waterways Boating Safaris will let you explore the waterways of the Marlborough Sounds while enjoying the pleasure of driving your own boat while absorbing the beautiful sceneries.
For first timers, you will learn that boat handling is quick and easy. That is if you put your nervousness aside. And the guides give full boat and safety instruction and remains in a boat close by.
Experience boating while seeing the beautiful changing vistas ―from native forest to hidden bays.
They also offer day tours which include sightseeing, exploring the Jurassic forest, seeing native birds, marine life and mussel farms and enjoying coastal walk while watching the beautiful seascape.
5. Queen Charlotte Sound
Stop and stay a while and enjoy in Queen Charlotte Sound.
A fabulous place to stay, relax, rest, and enjoy at the same time.
Experience being treated like a queen ―with respect and deference.
Take a relaxing cruise on the most vibrant crystal blue water you’ll ever see. This is the way to relax ― with style.
