🇳🇿 Picton | The Gateway to the South Island 🚢

As the ferry hub connecting New Zealand’s North and South Islands, Picton faces Wellington across the Cook Strait—offering stunning coastal vibes and adventures! 📍 Must-Visit Spots ✅ Picton Memorial Park A serene waterfront park perfect for snapping pics of docked ferries. Pro tip: Stroll here before your return trip to Wellington! 📸 ✅ Interislander Ferry Our choice for crossing! ~NZD $200 round-trip (car + passengers). Smooth sailing with epic Sound views. 🌊 ✅ Ohau Point Seal Colony (en route to Kaikoura) Seals 🦭 vs. seabirds—a hilarious "turf war" on the rocks! (View from the lookout; no climbing down!) ✅ Nin’s Bin Lobster Truck + Seal Spotting Rocky coastline behind the truck = seal hangout! (Keep a safe distance—they’re sassy!). Bonus: Keen eyes might spot pāua (black abalone) in the tide pools! #NZTravel #PictonNZ #FerryLife #WildNZ #SealSelfies