Picton

Picton

Stroll through this picturesque seaside village to discover its colorful history and the spectacular ocean views. Shops offer a variety of hand-crafted Maori carvings, sculpture and jewelry - all beautiful reminders of your journey.

Attractions

Local sights begin on Picton’s attractive foreshore, where you can enjoy splendid views up the harbour from picnic benches set among the palm trees. Picton Museum has relics from the whaling era and a fascinating old sailing ship, the Edwin Fox, which is being restored.

Shopping

Precious minerals may be worth looking into, such as the lustrous greenstone from the wild, boulder-strewn rivers of the area. The area also favors a concentration of craftspeople, especially glass blowers, potters, weavers and woodcarvers, who have been attracted by the high quality of raw materials.

Food

Scores of seafood restaurants serve a selection of wonderful fish and shellfish dishes. Some of the local catches include blue cod, snapper, grouper and butterfish, which will taste even better with a glass of the area's vintage wines.

Currency

New Zealand's unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$).

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Sailing Calendar

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