Beware that rental car offices may not be open if you arrive on a later ferry. You may need to stay the night in Picton and get your car the next morning. Taxis are not plentiful so be prepared to wait for the taxi (a van shuttle) to make multiple trips.
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.
Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.
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.
Resting in the still waters of Picton Harbour is a tiny island, named after the daughter of the governor that chose Picton’s name.
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Picton Museum during your travels in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.
