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  • Margaret R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My grandson and I booked the 5 day Gourmet walk with Wilderness Guides for the Queen Charlotte track. Everything about this Company is exceptional. The organisation in the office to make sure everything fits together is so professional and friendly. We had a fantastic guide (Sean) who had a great personality and was so knowledgeable on the flora and fauna of the area.

    The walk is quite strenuous, especially the third day, but is definitely worth the effort, it is stunning, such beautiful scenery, and a different view around every bend, and you know at the end of every day you have a great place to stay with excellent food and wine to look forward to.

    A wonderful experience, and sense of achievement.
    Written 11 February 2025
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  • HahnTravels
    Liverpool, Australia1,299 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful views and scenery by water, hiking or by car. Plenty of walks down to uncrowded beaches. water an amazing colour in the sun. Amazing area, just get out and wander, grab a kayak or drive some slow roads - eg Picton to Havelock.
    Written 6 March 2024
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  • gdixonrb
    Melbourne, Australia115 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a truly great hike with spectacular views and a well-maintained path. The distances can be adjusted by arrangement with a water taxi to suit ability
    Written 8 February 2023
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  • charles t
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    From some of the previous reviews I was a little reluctant to do this museum. What a great deal for only $10nzd! Great video about the history of the ship and very nice display of artifacts.
    Written 21 October 2024
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  • johnnyroadmap
    Nantwich, UK210 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a beautiful little town, the gateway to the South Island. I’ve never seen so many motorhomes queuing for the ferry!
    We walked up path which overlooks the town and harbour, a stunning view on a lovely day. The town itself is very quaint with a lovely harbour side looking out to mountains beyond.
    A great place to wonder and explore especially if the sun is out.
    Written 6 April 2024
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  • Bea T
    Wellington, New Zealand392 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This short, steep walk to the "hill top" look out is great. It takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the look out. The views are stunning. You see Picton. Waikawa ad the sounds. I prefer to walk the same way back to Newgate Street instead of continuning to end. Really the best walk in Picton. I think I have walked it already 50 times and I have taken quite a lot of visitors and they all liked it as well.
    Written 1 April 2021
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  • quiller003
    Shrewsbury, UK290 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    an area that has been predator-proofed and restored with natives plants and wildlife, all doe by volunteers. You can only get there by boat but you get 2 hours there - plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and listen to the birdsong.
    Written 2 January 2025
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  • chrissie s
    Brisbane, Australia29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We traveled in the premium lounge. The lounge was very comfortable, spacious and the food and wine were a wonderful combination of NZ produce and premium wines/ sparkling. The facilities were clean and only available to the lounge passengers. It was the service that really impressed us. We had the lovely Kerriana and the lovely little Paula. Both of these ladies not only provided breakfast mimosas but also destination information and a history of the region. All the marine crew we encountered were friendly and professional. The scenery going down the Tory channel into Picton is absolutely spectacular and like a day trip all of it’s own.We really relaxed and enjoyed our smooth sailing and cannot rave enough about the Inter Islander and its service.
    Written 20 January 2025
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  • rosemary marriott
    Napier, New Zealand39 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum has much of interest including a comprehensive display of the whaling history in the area. We were in picton for captain cook's 250th centenary celebrations but the museum failed to mention this auspicious occasion or have a special display for it. There was no children's area but my granddaughter enjoyed the pioneer life area without getting bored.
    Written 22 January 2020
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  • 1Kimb0
    Bexhill-on-Sea, UK17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went into the Isite office in Picton to get some information about afternoon boat tours.
    We were unsure if we wanted to do one but received very useful advice from Amelia.
    She also gave us other land options which gave a good choice of things to do.
    She also warned us about the change in the weather the following day because one of the tours would have left us exposed to the weather conditions.
    All in all we were offered extremely useful information and it was a pleasure to deal with Amelia.

    Thank you

    Eddie & Kim
    Written 20 November 2024
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  • Naina-Damani
    London, UK990 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The War Memorial at Picton is a monument and a sculpture of a soldier which commemorates First and Second World War.
    Written 14 February 2021
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  • Leanne Culina-Penza
    Sydney, Australia837 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We used Omega Car rentals in Queenstown. The offices are offsite to Queenstown or the Airport, so we really appreciated the taxi reimbursement when we had to make our way there from the CBD. The shuttle from the depot to the airport was quick and easy. All in all a smooth process from booking, pickup and drop off. Would certainly use Omega again.
    Written 25 April 2024
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  • SuenAndy1983
    Auckland, New Zealand81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    While in Picton we were looking to do a wine tour but because of the time of year there was only 1 tour operating which was fully booked. We found A1 shuttles and went to enquire. They were very obliging and the next day we were picked up at pour accomodation by Tony. Off we went. He had arranged tastings at short notice for us and we were the only couple. We had a great time and Tony was really good company. Enjoyed the time at the vineyards and in the shuttle too. Thanks.
    Written 21 January 2021
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  • Sarah W
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My first multi day walk - challenging but manageable tracks, amazing scenery, friendly hikers and professional staff - with my luggage transferred each day, beautiful accommodation and food, this is the only way to hike! Very reasonably priced for the service provided.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Nicolette D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An absolutely magic day fishing down the Queen Charlotte Sound with skipper Mark, who was super friendly, helpful and has a great sense of humour 😉 Thanks so much for getting us out on a wintry day to give our lads a true Marlborough Sounds fishing experience, complete with us being lucky enough to bring home blue cod for dinner!
    Written 26 June 2024
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