Title: Mabel Island in Marlborough - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Mabel Island Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Mabel-Island-Hotels.0-l6112782-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Marlborough](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Marlborough.d6047983.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Marlborough](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Marlborough.d6047983.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mabel Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mabel-Island.d6112782.Car-Rental-Guide)[Marlborough Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Marlborough.d6047983.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mabel Island Tours and Activities ![Mabel Island showing island images, mountains and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112782/6b9c3c26-6321-4a13-80b4-44237f3e6db0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mabel Island showing island images, mountains and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112782/6b9c3c26-6321-4a13-80b4-44237f3e6db0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mabel Island featuring a bay or harbour, mountains and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112782/d670edc6-42dd-4688-83dc-e7210ed5bea4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mabel Island Activities --- --- #### Resting in the still waters of Picton Harbour is a tiny island, named after the daughter of the governor that chose Picton’s name. For years Mabel Island was a tiny agricultural hamlet, located in the heart of Picton Harbour. Surrounded by the calm water of the Queen Charlotte Sound and watched over by the towering mountains that flank Picton, the island has long been a prime piece of real estate. Glide past the island aboard a sea kayak to get a closer view or capture photos of its forested shores aboard a chartered boat tour. Today, Mabel Island is no longer farmed and is a largely forested area. It’s visible from Picton’s harbour-front precinct. See the inter-island ferry passing the island closely as it makes its way to and from Wellington on the North Island. Rent a sea kayak to explore the waters of Queen Charlotte Sound. Paddle into the inlets and rocky banks of Mabel Island for a closer look. After admiring the small island, spend some time exploring the harbour precinct. Visit the Picton War Memorial or the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, which is housed on the world’s 9th-oldest ship. A range of restaurants and cafés line the harbour. Many of these establishments offer views of Mabel Island. Sample locally produced wines from the Marlborough region, which is known around the world for its stunning white wines. Mabel Island is located just offshore from Victoria Domain and can be seen by boat, kayak or from land. ### Popular places to visit ![Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560906768/60882bb2-b60c-4fe5-981a-b8ff1a8ddf9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Picton-Ferry-Terminal-Picton.d553248621560906768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Edwin Fox Museum which includes a bay or harbour, mountains and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313768/bb70fd6d-0257-468e-ad19-c54c9f6c673a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edwin Fox Museum Explore the ship that has sailed through the major stages of the Commonwealth’s global history, from the East Indies to the West and finally all the way south to Picton. [](https://expedia.ca/Edwin-Fox-Museum-Picton.d6313768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Picton Harbour which includes a bridge, night scenes and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/fe653856-38ab-4060-964f-724c079fdfbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton Harbour Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours. [](https://expedia.ca/Picton-Harbour-Marlborough.d6112776.Vacation-Attraction) ![Picton War Memorial which includes heritage architecture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112780/fa700e4f-9ce9-4cb0-96d9-02a208457ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton War Memorial Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound. [](https://expedia.ca/Picton-War-Memorial-Picton.d6112780.Vacation-Attraction) ![Picton featuring a bay or harbour, sailing and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149720621/8b114f3d-040a-44ce-8e22-f4a62dd34791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton Foreshore Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Picton-Foreshore-Picton.d553248635149720621.Vacation-Attraction) #### Edwin Fox You can learn about the history of Picton with a visit to Edwin Fox. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area. 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