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Picton and Blenheim are the two main towns of Marlborough province, an area best known as New Zealand's largest and most spectacular wine region. Both townships are quiet and easygoing. Blenheim, the larger of the two, has a population of 25,000. Picton, a quaint waterfront village at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, has a population of just 3,600, and its main claim to fame is that it's the arrival point for ferries from Wellington. Unfortunately, many travelers think that's the end of its attributes, when in fact it is also the stepping-off point for the unspoiled tranquil charms of the Marlborough Sounds. With over 1,500km (930 miles) of shoreline, the sounds—Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru, and Pelorus—are ideal for sailing, kayaking, fishing, and bush walking. You'd be silly to miss them. Read More

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Yacht Club

25 WAIKAWA ROAD PO BOX 36
Picton 00000 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Beachcomber Inn

27 WAIKAWA ROAD
Picton 00000 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Picton Beachcomber Inn

27 Waikawa Road
Picton 7372 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars


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Major Airports near Picton

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Auckland International Airport 299.1 map

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Wellington International Airport 41.4 map
Christchurch International Airport 169.1 map
Hokitika Airport 184.0 map

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McCormick House Luxury Accommodation

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Fireplace, Linens
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Modern 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom home

Bedrooms: 4
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Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Breakfast Bar, CD Player, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Home theatre, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR
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Titoki Eco Holiday Retreat

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, CD Player, DVD Player, Freezer, Home theatre, Lounge, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stereo, Toaster

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