Picton What to See & Do

New Zealand Picton What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Picton What to See & Do including Activities/Adventure, Attractions, Arts & Crafts, Dining, Nightlife, Shopping, Tours, Information and Services, you will find it here on AA Travel.

Picton is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it’s not here, you won’t have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’, you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that’s just the beginning!

Picton: Picton is the perfect place to base a holiday or as a start point for the Queen Charlotte Track. It is also the first port of call for visitors travelling on an interisland ferry from Wellington to the South Island. The area is rich in maritime and Maori history, which can be explored at Picton’s museum with its many historical artefacts. Picton has a fine selection of arts and crafts outlets and many cafés where you can sit outdoors and enjoy the sunny atmosphere. On the foreshore you will find the scenic cruise boats, a sea kayaking company, small boat and bike hire, the mini-golf course, the aquarium (‘hands-in’ for the brave!), and the community museum. At the Edwin Fox museum is the hull of this India-built teak ship constructed in 1853. Its 47 years of maritime service ended in Picton in 1900. The ship is in a purpose-built museum at Dunbar Wharf.