Title: Picton Harbour in Marlborough - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Picton Harbour Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Picton-Harbour-Hotels.0-l6112776-0.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)[Picton Harbour Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Picton-Harbour.d6112776.Car-Rental-Guide)[Marlborough Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Marlborough.d6047983.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Picton Harbour Tours and Activities ![Picton Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/fe653856-38ab-4060-964f-724c079fdfbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Picton Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/15ed1e67-e88c-49dd-999d-ebc1ac9dc1e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Picton Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/be994e49-0f7a-4494-a519-2f82fb75bb78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Picton Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/1cfcac7c-2218-4917-ad73-8ab454749831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Picton Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/11acd817-8e44-4617-9eb3-a18dfe058f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Picton Harbour Activities --- --- #### 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. Each year Picton Harbour welcomes millions of visitors arriving from the North Island of New Zealand. If you are arriving by ferry, be prepared for a stunning first impression. Picton Harbour is a picturesque and tranquil natural harbour surrounded by cascading mountains and lined by some of Picton’s best alfresco dining establishments. Located at the south of Queen Charlotte Sound, the harbour is a great place to begin your adventures exploring the islands, bays and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. After exploring New Zealand’s rugged South Island, return to Picton to rejuvenate with some creature comforts. Spend a day strolling through the harbour-front precinct to discover independent galleries, craft stores and a range of dining options. The Marlborough region is internationally renowned for its high-quality produce and Picton Harbour is an ideal place to try this delicious food and drink. Settle in at an alfresco restaurant to sample some of the country’s finest wines and enjoy freshly caught seafood straight from the Queen Charlotte Sound. Venture to the waterfront to learn about the history of the harbour at the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum. The museum is housed within the world’s 9th-oldest ship, the Edwin Fox, and is permanently moored in the harbour. Learn stories of the ship’s round-the-world voyage as you make your way through the permanent exhibits. Board a slightly younger boat to explore Queen Charlotte Sound. Fishing charters, dolphin-watching tours and ferries to New Zealand’s North Island all depart from the harbour. For a slower pace, rent a sea kayak to explore the southern end of the sound. Picton Harbour is located in the heart of Picton where ample parking is available. Find accommodation within walking distance of the harbour. 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9.6/10 24 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $134 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wildlife-motuara-sanctuary-tour-and-dolphin-cruise-from-picton.a1307135.activity-details?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&swp=off) ![Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393753/329fe268-0be1-41a7-80d6-bae945e5658f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton 3h 9.4/10 65 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/marlborough-sounds-seafood-cruise-from-picton.a1393753.activity-details?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&swp=off) ![Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4882921/7b9e5592-7298-429d-85fb-6ea055894981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood 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Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton 7h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-guided-sea-kayak-trip-from-picton.a1281974.activity-details?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&swp=off) ![From Picton: Marlborough Sounds Cruise with Seafood](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48370106/79b2d4d6-ebec-4af4-b180-a2ab846b64c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Picton: Marlborough Sounds Cruise with Seafood 3h 9.6/10 11 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-picton-marlborough-sounds-cruise-with-seafood.a48370106.activity-details?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&swp=off) ![Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/741634/b0a7efbf-5b70-4dec-8021-c37a86a07c6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton 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cancellation available CA $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-guided-sea-kayak-tour-from-picton.a1219250.activity-details?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&swp=off) ![Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1219251/61bb5cc9-086e-4b83-a8a4-7a44c891cac2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton 4h 9.8/10 67 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sea-kayak-guided-tour-from-picton.a1219251.activity-details?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Exclusive Picton Wine & Scenic Adventure: VIP Cruise 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-shore-excursion-explore-marlborough-wine-and-scenic-delights-from-picton.a1760271.activity-details?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&swp=off) ![Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1305797/1909b08c-551a-4cd9-b60e-d747d74dca1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour 5h 9.8/10 29 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-marlborough-wine-region-tour-from-picton-or-blenheim.a1305797.activity-details?&rid=6112776&location=Picton+Harbour&swp=off) ### Popular places to visit ![Picton War Memorial](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 Foreshore](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. [](https://expedia.ca/Picton-Foreshore-Picton.d553248635149720621.Vacation-Attraction) ![Edwin Fox Museum](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(34 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) ![Mabel Island](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 Museum 4/5(1 review) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Picton Museum during your travels in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area. 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