Picton, New Zealand
Picton is a town in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It is near the head of Queen Charlotte Sound near the north-east corner of the South Island. Picton is the gateway to the attractions of Marlborough Sounds which is popular with outdoor and adventure lovers.
The town of Picton offers a relaxed setting with beautiful beaches, easy bush walks and a lovely climate. Along the seafront there are many cafes, restaurants and galleries to visit. The floating maritime museum and aquarium is also worth a look. For fit and active types, the Queen Charlotte track is a local attraction which can be seen on foot or mountain bike.
Things to See and Do
- Dolphin swimming
- Mountain bike hire
- Queen Charlotte Track
- Guided walks
- Kayaking
General Information
- Cruise Season
- Jan - Dec
- Currency
- NZ Dollar (NZ$)
- Language
- English & Maori
- Population
- 3,600 approx
- Electricity
- 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centred below Australian style
- Time
- GMT plus twelve hours
- International Country Telephone Code
- +64
Port Location - The port is located approximately .5 km's from the centre of Picton, at the western end of the harbour.
Transport Links - The daily TranzCoastal long-distance passenger train to Christchurch begins and terminates in Picton.
Picton Airport at nearby Koromiko has regular services to Wellington and charter flights around the Marlborough sounds.
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