Title: Visit Waikawa: 2026 Waikawa, Picton Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waikawa](https://expedia.com/Waikawa-Picton-Hotels.0-n6147309-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Picton](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Picton.d9370.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Picton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Picton.d9370.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Waikawa](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waikawa.d6147309.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waikawa Vacations](https://expedia.com/Waikawa.d6147309.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waikawa ## Picton ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6147309/a123a368-0997-4767-aa50-7d029c5cd767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waikawa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Picton Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Picton.dx9370) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560906768/60882bb2-b60c-4fe5-981a-b8ff1a8ddf9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Picton-Ferry-Terminal-Picton.d553248621560906768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Picton featuring boating, a bay or harbor and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149720621/8b114f3d-040a-44ce-8e22-f4a62dd34791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton Foreshore Explore the great outdoors at Picton Foreshore, a lovely green space in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Picton-Foreshore-Picton.d553248635149720621.Vacation-Attraction) ![Edwin Fox Museum which includes a coastal town, mountains and aircraft](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313768/bb70fd6d-0257-468e-ad19-c54c9f6c673a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Edwin-Fox-Museum-Picton.d6313768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Picton War Memorial which includes heritage architecture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112780/fa700e4f-9ce9-4cb0-96d9-02a208457ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton War Memorial Pay your respects to Picton’s fallen servicemen at this moving war memorial that overlooks Queen Charlotte Sound. [](https://expedia.com/Picton-War-Memorial-Picton.d6112780.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waikawa Marina Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Waikawa Marina. Discover the cafes in this walkable area, or seek out the sailing opportunities. [](https://expedia.com/Waikawa-Marina-Waikawa.d553248633938911891.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waitohi Recreational Reserve Enjoy an outing to Waitohi Recreational Reserve during your stay in Picton. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Waitohi-Recreational-Reserve-Picton.d6313763.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393753/329fe268-0be1-41a7-80d6-bae945e5658f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton $105 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/seafood-odyssea-marlborough-sounds-cruise-from-picton.a1393753.activity-details) ![3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4822579/4f3be177-832b-493c-af70-573bc8c412e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise $64 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/35-hour-marlborough-sounds-delivery-cruise.a4822579.activity-details) ![Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394002/8d40643e-37b4-4bd6-97ea-5d9bdb8bf67f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise $105 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/marlborough-sounds-greenshell-mussel-tasting-cruise.a1394002.activity-details) ![Delivery from mail boat postie skipper ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393011/f668b741-87c9-411a-ad32-e5233bc1ae79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise $82 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-iconic-mail-boat-cruise.a1393011.activity-details) ![Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307141/60fb7f0a-db24-4783-b1a8-b7d0e33e6873.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise $98 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/captain-cook-and-dolphin-cruise.a1307141.activity-details) ![Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307136/ad34aca7-6fa8-4f29-bb90-604232846df0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise $98 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/marlborough-sounds-ultimate-cruise.a1307136.activity-details) [See all activities in Picton](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Picton.d9370.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Waikawa Hotel Deals ![Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629600/9629523/4fba36a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Picton 303 Waikawa Road Picton Marlborough $117 nightly $134 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews) Excellent location. Amazing views. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026&selected=9629523&PinnedHotelID=9629523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![Beachside Sunnyvale Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8010000/8001200/8001152/a25d4b6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Sunnyvale Motel 384 Waikawa Road Picton Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews) Very nice spot to stay. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=8001152&PinnedHotelID=8001152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=8001152&PinnedHotelID=8001152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907400/37907351/58805689_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home Waikawa Marlborough Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Picton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Picton Ferry ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (10 reviews) Great amenities for our party of six. Close enough to town. We were very comfortable Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=37907351&PinnedHotelID=37907351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=37907351&PinnedHotelID=37907351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38000200/38000193/2931fdc8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! Waikawa Bay Waikawa Stay at this vacation home in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Victoria Domain are located ... [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=38000193&PinnedHotelID=38000193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=38000193&PinnedHotelID=38000193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![The Boathouse Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111105700/111105698/c32d4e9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Boathouse Lodge 9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough $42 nightly $49 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (177 reviews) very close to everything. Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=111105698&PinnedHotelID=111105698&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![Carnmore Chateau Marlborough](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593061/8f917a5f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carnmore Chateau Marlborough Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim $88 nightly $101 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Everything about this place was amazing. And so close to town, Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=2593061&PinnedHotelID=2593061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [See all 257 properties in Waikawa](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6147309) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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