Picton is a beautiful seaside town on the edge of the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sounds at the northern end of the South Island. It is from here that the ferries go to and from Wellington in the North Island.
Whilst Picton is a busy ferry Port many visitors are now realising what a beautiful area it is and they are staying much longer to take advantage of the Marlborough Sounds, the wineries and the many other walks and activities you can do in this area.
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Lots of beautiful walks in and around the township of Picton e.g. The Snout Track, Esson's Valley Reservoir, Karaka Point. Just ask us when you check in and we'll give you a map and point you in the right direction.
Cafes, bars and restaurants
Picton is a bustling seaside town that has a variety of cafes, bars, takeaway places and restaurants.
Museums & Aquarium
Seahouse World Aquarium, The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum and Picton Museum with the history of Picton, the Marlborough Sounds from Maori through to European settlers.
Mini Golf on the Picton Foreshore
Try your luck on the edge of the Sounds.
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The Queen Charlotte Sounds Walkway is 71km long and takes 3 to 4 days to walk from Ship's Cove to Anakiwa. Much of the walk is easy going and is either next to the water winding around beautiful coves or walking up and along ridges where you get expansive and amazing views across the Sounds. The walk can be done by those of average fitness although there are a couple of 'grunty' uphills. One option to lessen the pain of these is to have your pack water taxied to and from your accommodation. This is a big range of accommodation along the track from DoC camping grounds, to backpackers, resorts, lodges & B&B's.
Mountain biking the walkway is also an option though the main part of the track is closed to cyclists from 1 Dec to 28th Feb.
Apart from walking and mountain biking there are loads of other options of things to do in the Sounds.
Take the mail boat cruise to see out of way places and deliver mail and supplies by boat, sea kayak, fishing, diving (dive the world's biggest divable cruise ship the Mikhail Lermontov - sank in Port Gore in 1986) sailing, and more …. We've put a list of links at the bottom of this page if you want to arrange any of these activities before you arrive. If you want to wait til you get here then we are more than happy to advise and book them for you.
Other Things to Do
Wine Tours around the famous Marlborough Wineries
Wine Tour operators will pick up and drop off from our hostel for any half or full day wine tour.
Sky Diving
Enjoy views of Cook Strait, North Island, might Kaikoura mountians, Tasman Bay and the stunning Marlborough Sounds.
Other acitivites and links to them can be found on our LINKS page.
Activities further afield
As well as offering advice and doing bookings for all of the above we can also book for activities in Kaikoura such as for the Whale Watch, Dolphin Swim and the Heli Whalewatch. We are also happy to advise and book on activities over in Nelson such as Sky Dive Abel Tasman and Sea Kayaking.
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So what can you do whilst staying here at Sequoia Lodge?
| • | Relax in our cedar hot spa pool. |
| Every evening enjoy our free hot chocolate pudding & freshly whipped cream. | |
| • | Get up-to-date with the latest sport and movie in our miniature movie-style theatre. |
| • | Chill out in a hammock or by the log fire - read, play games, listen to great music (or play your own). |
| • | Take a bike (free) and explore along the edge of the Sounds. |
| • | Keep up-to-date with friends and family with our cheap/fast Internet or cheap 'home phone' (no phone card surcharges and free local calls). |
| • | In Winter (from May 1st) help yourself to our all you can eat free breakfast with homemade bread. |
Email: stay@sequoialodge.co.nz
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