Picton to Blenheim
There are two ways from Picton to Blenheim. You can take the much longer but very scenic Queen Charlotte Drive or simply follow the SH1 which will guide you directly to Blenheim.
Picton
Don't miss Picton because you have to rush to the ferry or you head to quickly to the southern highlights. It's well worth to explore the town and the foreshore. Maybe you have a break at one of the cafes with a view of the harbour to get ready for the Southern Island.
Edwin Fox Maritime Heritage Project
The world's 9th oldest wood sailing ship
There's a big marina at nearby Waikawa.
www.picton.gen.nz
www.pictonnz.com
Queen Charlotte Track (1-4 days)
www.qctrack.co.nz
www.marlboroughnz.com
www.destinationmarlborough.com
Blenheim
The regions main commercial centre and in the middle of the large Marlborough wine district. You can selfdrive a winery tour by car or better by bicyle. There are also plenty of tours you can book.
Railwaystation
The i-Site is located in the railwaistation. The station was designed by Georg Alexander Troup and completed in 1906. Due to road alignment works the station was moved 70 meter from the original location.
around Market Place
The band rotunda in Market Place was build in 1883. The clock tower on Seymour Square was built after WW I to remember the soldiers who lost their lives. The fountain behind the tower is dedicated to the soldiers who died in WW II.
Parks and Gardens
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Around the city
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