Title: Motuara Island in Marlborough - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Motuara Island Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Motuara-Island-Hotels.0-l6112784-0.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)[Motuara Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Motuara-Island.d6112784.Car-Rental-Guide)[Marlborough Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Marlborough.d6047983.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Motuara Island Tours and Activities ## Visit Motuara Island Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mabel Island showing island images, mountains and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112782/6b9c3c26-6321-4a13-80b4-44237f3e6db0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mabel Island Resting in the still waters of Picton Harbour is a tiny island, named after the daughter of the governor that chose Picton’s name. [](https://expedia.ca/Mabel-Island-Marlborough.d6112782.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 4.5/5(33 reviews) 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) ![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 4/5(1 review) 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 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 4/5(33 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Picton-Ferry-Terminal-Picton.d553248621560906768.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 4.5/5(11 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area. 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