Picton is a town in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It is near the head of Queen Charlotte Sound near the north-east corner of the South Island. Picton is the gateway to the attractions of Marlborough Sounds which is popular with outdoor and adventure lovers.
The town of Picton offers a relaxed setting with beautiful beaches, easy bush walks and a lovely climate. Along the seafront there are many cafes, restaurants and galleries to visit. The floating maritime museum and aquarium is also worth a look. For fit and active types, the Queen Charlotte track is a local attraction which can be seen on foot or mountain bike.
Things to see and do
* Dolphin swimming
* Mountain bike hire
* Queen Charlotte Track
* Guided walks
* Kayaking
Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - NZ Dollar (NZ$)
Language - English & Maori
Population - 3,600 approx
Electricity - 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centred below Australian style
Time - GMT plus twelve hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 64
Port Location - The port is located approximately .5 km's from the centre of Picton, at the western end of the harbour.
Transport Links - The daily TranzCoastal long-distance passenger train to Christchurch begins and terminates in Picton.
Picton Airport at nearby Koromiko has regular services to Wellington and charter flights around the Marlborough sounds.
| CRUISES AVAILABLE FOR PICTON, NEW ZEALAND | Cruise Lines & Ships | 2012 | |||||||
| Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | |
| Costa Cruises - Costa neoRomantica | 19 Sep 2012 SPECIAL |
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| Holland America Cruise Lines - HAL - Volendam Cruises | 14 Feb 2012 14 Feb 2012 28 Feb 2012 |
13 Mar 2012 SPECIAL 27 Mar 2012 SPECIAL 27 Mar 2012 SPECIAL |
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| P&O Cruises - Pacific Pearl | 18 Mar 2012 SPECIAL 28 Mar 2012 SPECIAL |
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| Royal Caribbean International - Radiance of the Seas | 24 Sep 2012 SPECIAL |
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