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 4.5/5(66 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Picton-Ferry-Terminal-Picton.d553248621560906768.Vacation-Attraction) ![Edwin Fox Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313768/bb70fd6d-0257-468e-ad19-c54c9f6c673a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edwin Fox Museum 4/5(1 review) 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](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) ![Picton Foreshore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149720621/8b114f3d-040a-44ce-8e22-f4a62dd34791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton Foreshore 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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 4.5/5(16 reviews) 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 4/5(1 review) 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 ![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 $81 nightly $93 total Apr 15 - Apr 16 Total with taxes and fees 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 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F15%2F2026&endDate=4%2F16%2F2026&selected=8001152&PinnedHotelID=8001152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) ![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 $79 nightly $91 total May 1 - May 2 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! (170 reviews) Friendly and helpful staff, enjoyed the water views, walking to local eating joint Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=5%2F1%2F2026&endDate=5%2F2%2F2026&selected=9629523&PinnedHotelID=9629523&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%2F20%2F2026&endDate=4%2F21%2F2026&selected=37907351&PinnedHotelID=37907351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F20%2F2026&endDate=4%2F21%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%2F20%2F2026&endDate=4%2F21%2F2026&selected=38000193&PinnedHotelID=38000193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F20%2F2026&endDate=4%2F21%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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $41 nightly $47 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 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! (193 reviews) Location was good. I never saw any staff so can't comment on that, kitchen facilities seemed good and communal areas were nice room was pretty basic but clean. Shared coed toilets and showers were pretty unpleasant, broken toilet seats etc. I've given a pretty low rating because i did not feel safe ... Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%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 $68 nightly $79 total Apr 11 - Apr 12 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! (1,002 reviews) Parking was great. Staff were welcoming and rang us when the room was ready as we arrived early. Restaurant was great. Kitchenette didn't have anything in it apart from 1 spoon and 2 cups and 2 glasses. So although there wasn't useful. Bed was great, but rooms weren't really sound proof. Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=2593061&PinnedHotelID=2593061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6147309) [See all 267 properties in Waikawa](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%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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