Picton Bed and Breakfasts - Reviews and Rates

The alarm woke us at 06:30 - a time I'm not very familiar with these days! We made the ferry with plenty of time to spare. I caught up on some sleep on a reclining chair for most of the three hour journey, while Mike took in the sights out on the deck. When we arrived in Picton, we headed straight to tourist information. At their advice, we went...

It's Tuesday. It's raining in Wellington, New Zealand. Sometimes it pours but mostly it is light sprinkles to mist to just plain damp. It must be a sign: "Go To The South Island." So, we shall. You can't take the Avis car on the InterIsland Ferry-a three hour boat ride across Cook Straight and through a bunch of islands from Wellington to the "O...

It took us all morning to drive from Hanmer Springs to the ferry at Picton. It was only 390 Km but the road was very twisted and much if the trip was under 60km/h We had to be at the ferry at 12:45 and we arrived in Picton at 12:35. We just made it. The crossing was uneventful and I slept most of the way. We did see a pod of dolphins soon after...

Our friends Anna and Catherine found a half price deal for themselves and thanks to them, we scored the deal for us too, so we got to take the lovely train together. Not only did we get a comfy four seated lounge with table and great views, we got to spend another day with our new mates. It was a real joy to be able to spread out after so much t...

The last time I wrote Mick was climbing Ben Lomond in Queenstown. It took 8 hours but he came back a changed man having pulled up many young Douglas Firs to give the native beeches a chance - I suspect we'll have some hiking holidays coming up - which I have been pestering for having bought the gear - just need the motivation - although that nig...

3 days- 55k- 34 miles- SOLO! Amazing scenery- beautiful rain forests, gorgeous lush valleys, brilliant ocean blues, super posh accomodations, lookouts from where Captian Cook first discovered whats known as The Marlborough Sounds- totally spectacular! Stared at the end of the trail- took a water taxi out to the trail head at mile marker 71- made...

Yep, it's time again to get a job no no no, yes yes yes. Back in Picton after spending spending four glorious days out doing the Queen Charlotte track in Marlborourgh Sounds. We got a water taxi from Picton which brought us out up to a place called ship cove and from there we walked 71KM along the sound when some fantastic views. So myself, Carl...

We were both looking forward to Picton, as we were meeting John's mums cousin May + Family. Decided to clean up a bit before meting the family, so went to town & both had a much needed hair cut. May introduced us to her youngest daughter Joanne, who had been really nice & made cake & soup. We met Joannes children Danielle, Hannah, & Nathanial th...

It's our last day and it's very sad...we have to go back to work soon... We went to some Marlborough and Blenheim wineries, and even a chocolate factory. We're camping at Whatamango Bay and there are Pukeko and rabbits everywhere...and we're the only people there...until around 10pm when a camper van shows up...

Checked onto the Trans-Islander at 5am. Wellington looked pretty empty and deserted at that hour of the morning. We were optimistic about seeing the south island and possibly a little disappointed that the weather had been so bad so far. We did manage to see all we had hoped to see on our 10 day action packed tour of the north island. The ferry ...