Waikawa Bay Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Picton Ferry Terminal

Picton Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area.

Picton Ferry Terminal
Picton featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and sailing

Picton Foreshore

Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Picton Foreshore
Edwin Fox Museum featuring mountains, aircraft and a bay or harbour

Edwin Fox Museum

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.

Edwin Fox Museum
Picton War Memorial

Picton War Memorial

Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.

Picton War Memorial

Waikawa Marina

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Waikawa Marina. Discover the cafes in this walkable area or seek out the sailing opportunities.

Waikawa Marina

Edwin Fox

You can learn about the history of Picton with a trip to Edwin Fox. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Edwin Fox

Activities

Seafood Odyssea Cruise in Marlborough Sounds

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

AU$130
per adult
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton
Sauvignon Blanc with bowl of fresh Greenshell Mussels

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

AU$130
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise
Fun Fully Guided Adventure

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

AU$146
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Cougar Line Jetty Arrival Cruise Boat

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

AU$101
per adult
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise
Delivery from mail boat postie skipper

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

AU$128
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Picton and Marlborough Sounds: Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise

AU$144
per adult
Depart Picton: Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise
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Our pick of the best Waikawa Bay Hotel Deals

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton

3 out of 5
303 Waikawa Road, Picton, Marlborough
The price is AU$123 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$123
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"Travelling in winter, do not get there late in the day. Despite being a port, nothing was open for groceries or dinner when we arrived."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
5 Waimarama Street, Picton
Stay at this holiday park in Picton. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
"The quietness of the location"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

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Waikawa Bay Holiday Park
Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel

3.5 out of 5
384 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is AU$163 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$163
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"The motel was in a gorgeous location, with views of the bay out front. The rooms were so comfortable and clean, it felt like home away from home. Our host, Tomoko, was also very kind and friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Beachside Sunnyvale Motel
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets, Blenheim
The price is AU$109 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$109
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It would have been good to have some plates and cutlery."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road, Picton
The price is AU$110 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$110
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Really modern, clean room with great view."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Picton Beachcomber Inn
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3.5 out of 5
25 Waikawa Road, Marlborough, Picton
The price is AU$124 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$124
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay, wil stay here next time."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

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Waikawa

Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Waikawa

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