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Picton
New Zealand · Marlborough Region
Picton is a town in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand's South Island. The town is located near the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound / Totaranui, 25 km (16 mi) north of Blenheim and 65 km (40 mi) west of Wellington. Waikawa lies just north-east of Picton and is considered to be a contiguous part of the Picton urban area.
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Things to do in Picton
- Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton · 3 h · from $85.20 · 4.7/5 (136 reviews)
- Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton · 4 h 30 min · from $98.83 · 4.7/5 (216 reviews)
- 3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise · 3 h 30 min · from $73.84 · 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Beyond the Vines Full-Day Small-Group Marlborough Wine Tour · 6 h · from $141.99 · 4.9/5 (484 reviews)
- Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Picton Marlborough Wine Tour 5-6 hrs · 5 h · from $161.87 · 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton · 3 h 30 min · from $68.16 · 4.3/5 (157 reviews)
Weather by month in Picton
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.8°C | 5.5°C | 55 mm |
| Feb | 32.2°C | 5.7°C | 51 mm |
| Mar | 28°C | 3.9°C | 56 mm |
| Apr | 22°C | 0.6°C | 73 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | -0.8°C | 76 mm |
| Jun | 16.9°C | -1.2°C | 86 mm |
| Jul | 14°C | -2.5°C | 74 mm |
| Aug | 16.6°C | -2.6°C | 68 mm |
| Sep | 18.6°C | -0.6°C | 64 mm |
| Oct | 22.7°C | -0.6°C | 73 mm |
| Nov | 25.2°C | 0.7°C | 55 mm |
| Dec | 28.6°C | 2.3°C | 72 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+13 · 19 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Marlborough Region
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 41.29° S, 174.01° E
Near Picton
- Havelock · 20 km away
- Blenheim · 25 km away
- Nelson · 64 km away
- Wellington · 65 km away
- Motueka · 86 km away
- Marahau · 90 km away
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Where to stay
Oxleys 406 3 bedroom Waterfront Apartment
10/10 · 13 reviews
Garden View Cottages
9.9/10 · 93 reviews
Boathouse Apartments
9.8/10 · 352 reviews
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton
9.8/10 · 80 reviews
Picton Paradise Cottages
9.7/10 · 14 reviews
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
9.6/10 · 1495 reviews
Top of the Town
9.6/10 · 454 reviews
Seaview Apartment
9.6/10 · 337 reviews
Sennen House Boutique Accommodation
9.6/10 · 212 reviews
Wilkes Way Villa
9.6/10 · 130 reviews