Staying at Picton TOP 10 you are ideally situated to take advantage of the wide range of activities on offer in our lovely province. Whether you are looking for the thrill and excitement of sky diving, the tranquility of bush walking or the taste bud temptations of our local wine and food, Picton and Marlborough has it all - for all ages. Here are just a few suggestions:

• Swim with the dolphins.

• Kayak the sounds for a leisurely view of the sea life.

• Visit Motuara Island bird sanctuary and get up close to some of New Zealand's native bird life.

• Walk (or mountain bike) the Queen Charlotte Track, walks from 1-4 days.

• Take a mail boat trip through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the Marlborough Sounds, visiting the locals on the way.

• Make the most of local knowledge and book a wine tour to experience a selection of Marlborough's award winning wineries and vineyard restaurants.

• View the many faces of Marlborough's topography from the air. Scenic flights can take you over the breath taking beauty of the sounds, the dramatic mountain-scape of the ranges or over the Wairau Plains and up into the alpine reaches of the Nelson Lakes. And yes, there is the opportunity for sky diving too!

• Visit some of our gardens - from historical high country homestead to contemporary urban living.

• Or just take a gentle stroll down to the foreshore or marina and watch the world go by.

Our friendly staff are happy to provide information about attractions and arrange any bookings for you.