New ZealandPicton
Queen Charlotte Track Day Walk
Walk a section of the famous Queen Charlotte Track — 73 km of ridgeline through native bush above the Marlborough Sounds — with water taxi transport to the trailhead.
Mount Robertson Summit Track
Climb above Picton through regenerating native bush to the summit of Mount Robertson for sweeping views of the Queen Charlotte Sound, Cook Strait, and the North Island.
Queen Charlotte Sound Foreshore Walk
Walk the Picton foreshore along the Queen Charlotte Sound, a beautiful drowned valley lined with native bush where seabirds wheel above the ferry terminal.
Waikawa Bay & Snout Track Walk
Walk to the adjacent bay of Waikawa and climb the Snout Track for elevated views over the sound and Picton township, returning via a peaceful harbour circuit.
Marlborough Wine Country Day Walk
Drive or cycle from Picton into the Marlborough wine region — New Zealand's wine capital, producing 77% of all NZ wine — for cellar door tastings and vineyard walks.
Marlborough Sounds Kayak & Beach Walk
Paddle out from Picton into the labyrinthine Queen Charlotte Sound, landing on remote beaches accessible only by water for bush walks and wildlife encounters.
Pelorus Sound & Havelock Mussel Walk
Drive west from Picton to the quieter Pelorus Sound and the mussel capital of Havelock for a walk through native bush and a seafood feast at the working wharf.
Picton Historic Heritage & Port Walk
Trace Picton's maritime heritage from its early whaling days through the Cook Strait ferry era, visiting heritage buildings, the ship museum, and the working port.