Picton | The Gateway to the South Island 🚢

Nestled against the Marlborough Sounds, Picton is the vibrant ferry hub connecting New Zealand’s South and North Islands across the Cook Strait, with Wellington just a scenic sail away. 📍 Must-Do Spots in Picton ✅ Picton Memorial Park A serene waterfront park perfect for watching docked ferries and snapping postcard-worthy shots! 📸 Pro tip: Stroll here before your return ferry to Wellington—it’s the ideal wind-down spot. ✅ Interislander Ferry Our chosen ferry company! 🛳️ ~$200 NZD round-trip per person + car. Smooth sailing with epic fjord views—keep an eye out for seals! ✅ Ohau Point Seal Colony (En route to Kaikoura) Hundreds of fur seals laze on rocks 🦭, while seabirds claim their turf nearby. View from the lookout—no descending! ✅ Nins Bin Lobster Truck + Seal Hangout Famous for its crayfish (though we skipped the meal). The real star? The rocky shore behind it, teeming with wild seals! (Keep a respectful distance—they’re sassy!) Bonus: Keen eyes might spot pāua (black abalone) in the tide pools! 🌿 Why Picton? Ferry magic: The Interislander journey through Marlborough Sounds is a visual feast. Wildlife galore: Seals, seabirds, and maybe even dolphins! Chill vibes: Coffee by the harbor, impromptu seal encounters, and that iconic Kiwi coastal charm. #NewZealand #NZTravel #SouthIsland #PictonFerry #WildlifeNZ #RoadTripNZ