Picton is famous as the South Island home of the Inter-island Ferry service, but the town and surrounding region also has a wealth of wonderful experiences to offer visitors. Picton is a great place for a holiday - for water and land lovers alike.
This is a special place to spend some time during your visit to Picton. Step through the War Memorial and enjoy the picture postcard view of the Sounds framed by lovely palm trees – a great picnic spot. Activities include: children’s playground, sail boats, model train rides and a merry-go-round.
Allan Scott Wines is a family business established and operated by Catherine and Allan Scott. The winery is now one of the older established in the region. It has a solid reputation for medal-winning wines, fine food and award-winning premises. The 24 hectare vineyard and winery complex are located on Jacksons Road. The winery, sales facilities and award winning 'Twelve Trees' Restaurant are accommodated in a rammed earth building featuring warm natural timbers.
Based in Marlborough, we are positioned as the leading providers of quality tours of the Marlborough Region of New Zealand. The Marlborough Region offers activities for families, individuals, groups and the independent traveller.
There are several walks within 600m of the Motel as listed below.
Bobs Bay Track – 30 min
The track sidles above the shoreline with views over the Picton Harbour and Ferry terminal before descending to Bobs Bay. This sheltered bay is suitable for swimming.
Humphries Dam – 40 min
The track follows a formed road, then a track of easy gradient passes through native forest to a picnic area beside the lake formed by Humphries Dam
Tirohanga Track (Round Trip) – 2 hrs
A steep track that offers extensive views over Picton, Waikawa and the Sounds from the Hill Top Viewpoint
Snout Track – 90 min
From the carpark the track climbs to Queen Charlotte Lookout then continues along the ridge with extensive views over the Sounds along the way.
Visitors to the Queen Charlotte Track will find this a unique walk as it passes through lush coastal forest, historic bays, and along skyline ridges with unsurpassed views of Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. This walk is as much about a walking holiday as it is an environmental, cultural and lifestyle experience. Complementing the unique natural features of the track is the variety of accommodation available along the track and the water transport services which allow your luggage to be transferred each day, whether you are walking guided or freedom.
Experience a selection of the very best of Marlborough's Wines with your choice of wineries to visit.Highlight Tours are for those with a taste for wines, beers and fruit liqueurs. Join us for a taste and tour through Marlborough's World famous wine region. A tour not to be missed to capture the essential taste of Marlborough!
