A calm oasis among the bustling streets, Nelson Square is a lovely spot to catch your breath. Find a bench and watch fellow park lovers amble around the grounds.

This Picton recreation and green space is an interesting spot to begin your day of sightseeing. There's lots to do and see in the area, such as Picton Harbour, Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre, and Picton Museum. Wander around at your leisure at Nelson Square before heading to these other fine attractions.

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Tours & day trips

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Motuara Island Sanctuary: Wildlife & Dolphin Watching Tour

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Exclusive Picton Wine & Scenic Adventure: VIP Cruise Experience

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History & culture

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Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

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Popular places to visit

Picton Foreshore

Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Picton War Memorial

Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound.

Edwin Fox Museum

Explore the ship that has sailed through the major stages of the Commonwealth’s global history, from the East Indies to the West and finally all the way south to Picton.

Picton Harbour

Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.