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Picton, Waikawa and the Queen Charlotte Sound area are situated on the north-east corner of the South Island, close to the wine growing areas of Marlborough and Blenheim.

The pretty seaside town of Picton is at the head of the large Queen Charlotte Sound, and is the location for the port and terminal of the inter-island ferry service which operates across the Cook Strait, to and from Wellington in the North Island.  The waterfront has beautiful views, and there are many little cafes and restaurants, servings fresh Marlborough Sound seafood, from which to enjoy the view.

There is not much to do in Picton itself but would be a place to stay if you arrive on a late ferry service, or are departing the next day on an early sailing, or wanted a couple of quiet days taking in the sights of Queen Charlotte Sound.  There are several small cruise boats to take visitors out into the beautiful Sounds, spotting for dolphins, Orcas, humpback whales, seals and birds.  Along the beautiful coastline, there are many small bays, coves and beaches, great to spend a few hours on with a picnic.

If you did want to stay in the area for a few days, there are many things to see and do within a short distance of the town itself.  Very similar in scenery and enviroment to the Fiordlands, in south-west South Island, but on a much smaller scale, the area has many options for outdoor activities, such as walking, fishing, diving, sailing, whale and dolphin watching, kayaking and cycling.  Photo opportunities abound everywhere you look around the coastline, so keep your camera handy.

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