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Waterways Boating Safaris
Ollie #1 of 12 attractions in Picton
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Drive a boat, explore the sounds. Fun, freedom & stunning scenery on a guided boating safari. Explore the sheltered waterways of the Marlborough...... more » Owner description: Drive a boat, explore the sounds. Fun, freedom & stunning scenery on a guided boating safari. Explore the sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds whilst enjoying the thrill of driving your own boat. Learning to handle the boat is quick and easy for first-timers.We want to share the magic of the Marlborough Sounds with you. Take charge or or own boat and get the freedom to explore an area of unsurpassed beauty in an ever-changing landscape of native forest, ferns and hidden bays. Day tours include sightseeing, coastal walk, Jurassic forest, native birds and wildlife, mussel farms. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  11.3 km from city centre
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Queen Charlotte Track
Ollie #2 of 12 attractions in Picton
4.5 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Hiking Trails; Trails; Biking Trails
Distance  5.8 km from city centre
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Marlborough Sounds
Ollie #3 of 12 attractions in Picton
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews

  If you are fortunate to have a few days up your sleeve and looking for a great place to explore or just chill out on your tour of NZ then the Marlborough Sounds is a must.  This... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Queen Charlotte Sound
Ollie #4 of 12 attractions in Picton
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Hiking Trails
Picton Sound
Ollie #5 of 12 attractions in Picton
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Marinas; Bodies of Water; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
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Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre
Ollie #6 of 12 attractions in Picton
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: This unique centre provides an opportunity for nature-lovers to interact with, learn about and appreciate the unique flora and fauna of the...... more » Owner description: This unique centre provides an opportunity for nature-lovers to interact with, learn about and appreciate the unique flora and fauna of the Marlborough Sounds. The centre includes wild bird recovery areas, endangered bird and gecko breeding enclosures, and an ecotour among native bush. Day/half-day trips include a boat cruise from Picton on the stunning Queen Charlotte Sound, and an optional walk on the Queen Charlotte Track. Also an Arts Centre, cafe, and accommodation on site. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  8.5 km from city centre
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Go Dive Marlborough
Ollie #7 of 12 attractions in Picton
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Endeavour Express Ltd
Ollie #8 of 12 attractions in Picton
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Travel with the fast and friendly crew to the Queen Charlotte Track or Sounds Lodges, we are the only carbon neutral water transport operator in the...... more » Owner description: Travel with the fast and friendly crew to the Queen Charlotte Track or Sounds Lodges, we are the only carbon neutral water transport operator in the Sounds. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Public Transportation Systems
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Ecoworld Aquarium
Ollie #9 of 12 attractions in Picton
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Meet the Locals at EcoWorld•Nature •Heritage •Explore & Learn •Family – Friendly •Affordable •FUNExplore, get up close, have fun discovering some...... more » Owner description: Meet the Locals at EcoWorld•Nature •Heritage •Explore & Learn •Family – Friendly •Affordable •FUNExplore, get up close, have fun discovering some amazing animals that make New Zealand, (the youngest country in the world), Unique!We strive to deliver outstanding, intimate and unique visitor learning experiences. Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff help you discover and have fun, showing you some of the cool native animals that live in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. •Little Blue Penguins + Behind the Scenes Tour* of penguin area and Wildlife Rehabilitation Refuge•Tuataras + Close Encounters Tour* with New Zealand’s very rare “living fossil”•Giant Weta (Maori wetapunga - “God of the ugly things”)•Seahorses - tiny baby “ponies” to adult New Zealand pot-bellied seahorses•Giant squid - “Monster of the deep” - preserved 5 metre giant squid•Fish from the Marlborough Sounds - sharks, crayfish, rays, octopus, blue cod, snapper and many more...•Kakariki - endangered native parakeet•Lizards - geckos, skinks, + frogs and turtles in a turtle refuge etc.•Orca and Hectors Dolphin - life size models•Touch pool, children's area, movies, shells, fossils, many highly informative displaysOpen every day except Christmas Day « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  748.0 km from city centre
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
Ollie #10 of 12 attractions in Picton
3.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Picton Museum
Ollie #11 of 12 attractions in Picton
3 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Arthur Devine Inspired Salons and Spa
Ollie #12 of 12 attractions in Picton
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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