Photo: Picton New Zealand

Boats line the waterfront and harbour of the small town of Picton located on the South Island of New Zealand.

A small seaport known as Picton that is located at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound of New Zealand offers peacefulness to all residents and visitors. Many boats moor at the Picton harbour as water vessels find this unique town the key to relaxation.As you pull into the harbour of Picton, the lush green hillsides tower over the waterfront which are full of easy bush hiking trails. Stunning beaches line the shores and small coves and bays are easily found along the coastline if total seclusion is what you are after.On your New Zealand vacation, Picton is the ideal stop to rejuvenate and sit back and enjoy your holiday. There are a variety of excellent accommodations available as well as great eateries and interesting galleries. Outdoor activities include kayaking, boating, diving, swimming and dolphin watching.Picton, New Zealand is accessible by ferry which runs on a daily basis from the city of Wellington. ... continue below the picture...

... The harbour is usually fairly busy but most visitors tend to just pass through on their way to the bigger towns. My choice would be to spend a few days in this quiet town and then continue on your ventures to the larger sections of New Zealand.Picton Waterfront and Harbour, Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand.