Introducing Picton
Half-asleep in winter, but hyperactive (with 2000 ferry arrivals per day) in summer, Picton clusters around a deep gulch at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound. It’s the main marine access point to the South Island, and the best place from which to explore the Marlborough Sounds and tackle the Queen Charlotte Track. The vibe here is touristy and transient, but there are some great hostels, decent watering holes and plenty of good eateries.
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2010
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Re: Yet another itinerary advice thread - South Island
by neverwinter 14 September 2011
http://www.qctrack.co.nz/operators/campsites.asp will tell you lots of what you need to know. Oct. 3 - Morning ferry to Picton, pick…
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Yet another itinerary advice thread - South Island
by chris_van 13 September 2011
Yes, it's another itinerary advice thread. Any thoughts, comments, suggestions etc would be very welcome, especially concerning hiking/tramp…
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Re: South Island Guided Treks
by kiwiJD 03 September 2011
Hi Dom, Why don't you look at the Queen Charlotte Track? It departs from Picton and you can walk, kayak or bike all of it or in parts.…
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Blog: Midwife Moira's Travel Blog. With Emirates Cabin Crew on the side. - 11 December 2011
Reading about the Port of Picton in the Tourist Bibles (LP &RG) you don’t really get a feel for the place. ‘its a busy port as its the main access point for the South Island’...so I’m thinking Dover? And due to this, I am also thinking, let’s stay in Haverlock or Blenheim??? How wrong can you get! Europeans don’t be put off, don’t confuse the lovely town of Picton with our own busy Port towns, for example, the above mentioned Dover, Piraeus, or Hamburg may spring to mind!
