Top Things to do in Marlborough Sounds
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Top 6 Sights & Landmarks in Marlborough Sounds, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand including Onahau Point Lookout, Queen Charlotte Drive, Picton Sound, Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Karaka Point Walk, War Memorial.
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1. Onahau Point Lookout
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By AucklandWiz - Auckland, New Zealand
We were staying at Te Mahia and this lookout track is not very far from the resort. We spoke to a couple of people about the difficulty and there were a few different takes on it but most people said it was quite tough- and quite tough it was ! I am not a tramper but am reasonably fit and found the 'incessant straight up' track a challenge. There was nowhere for active recovery. We had a number of short rests along the way and admittedly my legs were somewhat jelly by the time we reached the top. But the rewards of the hour long ascent were amazing. The views of Kenepuru Sound as you ascend through the tress was magic- the colours- the turquoises, blues, greens etc. Wow! The weather was stunning. At the top we took in the 360 degree view of Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds. In the distance you can see the interislander coming and going. We were nearly put off by others and I am so glad we did it. Stunning!!!
2. Queen Charlotte Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By spidernz - Gisborne, New Zealand
Ignore Google Maps if you are travelling from Picton to anywhere west, they take you down to Blenheim for a faster route to Havelock/Nelson etc, but then you'd miss the stunning views this twisty, windy road gives you. You're on holiday - enjoy the journey. One of the best drives in NZ.
3. Picton Sound
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4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By Sandy817 - Phoenix, United States
It was beautiful coming into Picton on the Celebrity Solstice and we were glad we got up to see the ship dock here. It is a lovely small town & there was an outdoor market the day we were there.
4. Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
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4.5 based on 393 reviews
We are open! Every day from 9am! The Edwin Fox is a great example of NZ Maritime History, 161 years old this year and currently listed as the 9th oldest ship in the world, the oldest surviving merchant ship, last surviving convict ship that took convicts to Australia and last wooden NZ immigrant ship and was also used to transport troops to the Crimean war.Come step aboard, go into the hull of the ship and visit the dry dock to get a real feel of the size of the ship and indeed what voyages would of been like!Open everyday group bookings and guided tours by arrangement.
Reviewed By samifido
This was a last minute decision to do as we just got off our cruise ship to walk around Picton and found this marvellous museum. Extremely interesting and informative and loved walking around the actual ship to see and touch the original wood and imagine what life would have been like. For $15 it’s definitely worth a short visit.
5. Karaka Point Walk
6. War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By WayneAP - City of Greater Geelong, Australia
A fitting tribute to those men who gave their life for a better future for others. Some may say it’s in a strange location but considering ships sailed out of this port, I believe that the organisation got it right. A beautiful backdrop that softens what to many is a somber memorial. “Lest we forget”
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