🇳🇿 Picton: A Hidden Gem for Outdoor Lovers!

While most tourists see Picton as just a ferry hub, locals know it’s the gateway to Queen Charlotte Track—one of NZ’s most epic trails! 🚶 My Quick Adventure: Hiked 10km (out & back) from Anakiwa—barely scratched the trail’s beauty! Scenic drive along Queen Charlotte Drive: Cullen Point Lookout = Marlborough Sounds’ best views. Havelock detour = rolling farms + serene bays. ✅ Safety: Local Chinese-speaking drivers know weather/roads. ✅ Stress-free: Skip rigid schedules—stay longer at loved spots! ✅ Extras: Airport transfers + tailored routes (ask about lobster fishing July-Aug!). 🚗 Road Trip Truth: "To truly explore NZ, rent a car—cities don’t hold the best sights!" #PictonNZ ⛴️ #QueenCharlotteTrack 🥾 #NZRoadTrip 🚙 #HiddenNZ 💎 #TravelDiaries