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Take a Trip to Picton on your New Zealand Vacation
Picton is situated at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound on the north coast of the South Island and is the starting point for the ferry service across the Cook Strait to Wellington on the North Island on a New Zealand vacation. It is a small, picturesque seaport with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and continues to grow as a tourist destination in New Zealand.
Built around a sheltered harbour, it has an attractive seafront dotted with cafes, restaurants and a number of arts and crafts centres. It boasts a floating maritime museum and an aquarium, the third largest in the country.
In this region, one can go fishing, dolphin watching and sea kayaking. Also nearby is the Queen Charlotte Track, a stunning coastal walk. Take time on a New Zealand Vacation to visit the Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary by taking a Marlborough Sounds cruise to view rare birds in their eco-friendly safe environment.
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Timber logs in the port of Picton
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