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Things to see in Picton

Picton is small town near the North East of the South Island. It is settled in Marlborough region, region that has most valuable places for visiting according to many visitors from all over the world. This town is known as a starting tour for many visitors on their trip to New Zealand. We provide you the list of most common places people visit during their trip to Picton Marlborough.

1. Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton

Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton

Queen Charlotte Sound is a main sound in South Island. It flows from southwest to northeast. Because of its rugged structure, best way to access it is by boat. Queen Charlotte Sound has very slow water simply perfect for good sailing. Nearby, there is a track called Queen Charlotte Track. It is 71 km long, and it is a mixture of challenging heights and luxurious resorts.

3. Southern Slice, Picton

Southern Slice, Picton

Southern Slice is a place where you can practice many activities: from rafting and kayaking, to walking on glaciers and biking through the extraordinary heights of nearby mountains. In the Southern Slice, there is a well comfortable camp, with eco lodges. You will get a chance to explore wilderness of nature and enjoy some beautiful landscapes.

5. EcoWorld Aquarium, Picton

EcoWorld Aquarium, Picton

EcoWorld Aquarium is also know as Seahorse World. Visit this amazing world of fossils and find out more about The Fossil Man, most famous Man from the past. Also, there are many amazing stuff to see here – some dinosaur teeth, fossil fish and lizards, and the extraordinary fossil Seahorse right in front your eyes.

2. Dolphin Watch, Picton

Dolphin Watch, Picton

Swimming with dolphins is a dream for almost every person in the world. Let your dreams come true with this amazing opportunity to swim with dolphins and get in touch with nature. Dolphins are very friendly, as they enjoy to swim with visitors and give them a chance to do something special.

4. Cougar Line, Picton

Cougar Line, Picton

Cougar Line is a well-known company for transporting people and a various goods. This company offers a quality cruise trip, in combination with walks, corporate charters and private transfers through local islands. If you try this cruise, you will get adventure of a lifetime.

All in all, Picton is a definitely worth visiting, because it offers so many amazing and unique places to see. Although it is a small town, it has a big heart and it provides so much fun and joy, for youngs and for adults.

Related content: Map of Picton(Marlborough)