🇳🇿 Picton Train Station & Ferry Terminal: Seamless Transit Guide

Planning a Christchurch → Picton (train) → Wellington (ferry) journey? Here’s how to make it smooth and stress-free! 🎒 Luggage Tips ✔️ Direct Baggage Transfer: At Christchurch station, choose "Wellington" for luggage check-in if you’re not staying overnight in Picton. Your bags will go straight to the ferry—no dragging suitcases around! 🧳✨ ✔️ If You Need to Recheck: For non-through tickets, drop bags at the ferry terminal first (5-min walk from the train station14), then explore Picton freely. 🛳️ Ferry Terminal Amenities Free perks: WiFi ☕, coffee, comfy lounges, charging stations, and water dispensers. Food options: Subway right by the station (grab a sandwich for the ferry!). Terminal restaurant: Hearty pasta & giant fish & chips (feeds 2!). Town eats: Thai spots (great for Asian tastes!), but note—some close at 2 PM & reopen at 5:30 PM4. 🚶 Quick Picton Explorations Harbor stroll: Snap pics of sailboats ⛵ and the Marlborough Sounds. Short hikes: Try the Snout Track (40-min return) for stunning bay views3. Museum pitstop: Visit the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum (10-min walk)3. Pro tip: Ferry check-in opens 1 hour before departure—don’t cut it too close! ⏰ #PictonNZ #Interislander #NZTravelHacks #SeamlessTransit