Safe Anchorage.

Although guided Tours only are aloud on Islands Like Motuara, boaties will find many safe anchorage's around the Marlborough Sounds. Boat Charters, like Compass Charters,  offer a large range of vessels to choose from. Self-drive or skippered charters are available and tuition provided if required, all to make your floating holiday an experience of a life time.

Magnificent Walks.

The Queen Charlotte track is well known as one of New Zealand's Great Walks. Starting at Ships Cove, this walkway covers 67km's of majestic views. New Zealand native bush, ferns, tree ferns, nikau palms, kamahi and beech forest all line the track. Accommodation is available throughout the walk, which ranges from a family stroll to challenging sections for the medium to fit.  

Maritime Wonderland

A visit to Picton would not be complete without a quiet paddle around the shores. Sheltered bays and open channels make the sounds popular for many water sports. Kayak's may be hired from the Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company where guided trips are also available.
Sea Kayaking Adventure Tours Anakiwa, are also just around the corner at Anakiwa the end of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Barrel of Wine

A short trip to Koromiko will take you to a collection of crafts.   Wines that you may have consumed at the many Restaurants of Picton may have come from the Johanneshof Cellars. Blasted 50 meters into the hill, the wines are matured at a constant 12 degs. Summer tours of the cellar are available but require booking.