Picton (New Zealand) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Picton (New Zealand)
In 1962, the New Zealand Railways' chose Picton as the South Island terminal for its new Cook Strait road and rail ferry service, now known as the Interislander. Ferry GMVAramoanaprovided the first roll-on-roll-off ferry service between two islands, dramatically cutting travel times and proving extremely popular. By 1976,Aramoanahas been joined on the route by three other ferries and together they had effectively wiped out their maritime inter-island competitors, including the long-standing 'Steamer Express' overnight ferry between Wellington andLyttelton. Today, five ferries operated by both Interislander and Bluebridge ply the Wellington to Picton route.
Top Attractions in Picton (New Zealand)
Explore the best things to see and do in Picton (New Zealand):
- ★Beachcomber Cruises
- ★Cougar Line
- ★Drive to Karaka Point
- ★EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
- ★Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
- ★E-Ko Tours
- ★Kiwi Mini Golf
- ★Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
Where to Eat in Picton (New Zealand)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Cortado
- 🍴Gusto
- 🍴Le Café
- 🍴Picton Village Bakkerij
Where to Stay in Picton (New Zealand)
- 🏨Apartments on the Waterfront
- 🏨Jasmine Court - Traveller's Inn
- 🏨Jugglers Rest
- 🏨Picton Beachcomber Inn
- 🏨Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
- 🏨The Villa Backpackers Lodge
Picton (New Zealand) Travel Guide Sections
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