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) ![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 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) ![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 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) #### 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 Cruise in Marlborough Sounds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393753/825a58ec-5467-4036-816f-3f12ea545cee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton $107 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/seafood-odyssea-marlborough-sounds-cruise-from-picton.a1393753.activity-details) ![Cougar Line Jetty Arrival Cruise Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4822579/5a1f7f7c-e923-437c-a9b4-f67b3ec2eba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise $66 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/35-hour-marlborough-sounds-delivery-cruise.a4822579.activity-details) ![Sauvignon Blanc with bowl of fresh Greenshell Mussels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394002/8d2f5d15-6598-49ea-9ca9-cc8e93991df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise $107 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 $83 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-iconic-mail-boat-cruise.a1393011.activity-details) ![E-Ko at the Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307141/a92df2e0-8171-49d9-b351-a6a20fdb7156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise $100 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/captain-cook-and-dolphin-cruise.a1307141.activity-details) ![Fun Fully Guided Adventure ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307136/e43f9950-2dc9-4e97-b836-c42b5e45a67e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise $100 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 ![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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) The pictures of the property don’t do justice to how beautiful and peaceful the setting is. Everything about the property oozes charm and warmth. We loved our stay here. Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026&selected=38000193&PinnedHotelID=38000193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026&selected=38000193&PinnedHotelID=38000193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![Waikawa Bay Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626206/3cfa8644_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikawa Bay Holiday Park 5 Waimarama Street Picton $95 nightly $110 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this holiday park in Picton. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews) The room was spotless as were all the ammenities. Very welcoming staff. Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=9626206&PinnedHotelID=9626206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37907400/37907351/64fc514d_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=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026&selected=37907351&PinnedHotelID=37907351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026&selected=37907351&PinnedHotelID=37907351&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 $43 nightly $50 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 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! (159 reviews) We were surprised with how close this was from the Interislander baggage claim, got there in about 3mins. This was great news because our ferry was delayed due to the awful weather on the Strait. The owner was there at reception well after 9pm to let us in. The owners were also very helpful, told ... Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%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 $82 nightly $95 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 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! (1,008 reviews) Lovely central property in Blenheim with very comfortable suite which we could have comfortably lived in for an extended period as it was a spacious apartment size with a kitchen, dining table & chairs & lounge, then a separate bedroom, separate walk in wardrobe & large bathroom. Not a typical size ... Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=2593061&PinnedHotelID=2593061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624400/9624321/e59fb4a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel 32 High Street (Main Street) Picton $86 nightly $100 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Picton ... 8.4/10 Very Good! 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