Flying over the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand you will be in awe of the forest covered islands, blue waters, golden beaches and many coves and inlets you will see.
Many kiwis holiday in the Marlborough Sounds year round, with summer being a popular season to visit this region.
If you are travelling to New Zealand from abroad, a stay in the Marlborough Sounds is a must and booking your accommodation sooner rather than later is another must too! The Marlborough Sounds region has many small towns to visit and stay in, with Picton being the main one.
Picton is also the main port town in the area, with the Interislander and Bluebridge Ferries sailing between Picton in the south island and Wellington in the north island.
Basing yourself at a Picton accommodation provides a great central option, particularly if you are going to explore the region.
Choosing an apartment style accommodation option will allow you to enjoy a modern, self contained holiday whether you are travelling alone, with a partner or as a family/group.
There are apartments near the Picton Marina too, which provide plenty of photo opportunities of this peaceful, scenic and sun drenched area of New Zealand.
Staying in apartment accommodation in the Marlborough Sounds is like staying in a home away from home - there's no set times for meals, you get your own room (i.
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as a group you aren't all sleeping in one area), you don't have to share laundry facilities with all the other guests, you have much more living space than you do in many hotels or motels and you will likely get your own private balcony where you can sit and enjoy the sights and sounds while you have breakfast, lunch or dinner or in fact at any time! If you are considering booking apartment accommodation in the Marlborough Sounds but aren't sure of the things that you can see and do during your time there, here are some ideas: - Take a leisurely stroll through Picton's town centre where there are many arts and crafts on offer in the boutique stores and galleries, or visit a cafe or bar along your way for a drink and a bite to eat.
- Book a winery tour around some of the 65 wineries on offer in the region to sample the region's Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.
- If history is your thing, visit the Edwin Fox Maritime Centre to learn about and see for yourself the 9th oldest ship in the world.
- Book a mussel farm tour or fishing excursion, where you will sail the crystal waters of the sounds to learn about growing mussels or to catch some fresh fish for dinner.
- If your with the kids, take them to Seahorse World Aquarium to learn about New Zealand marine life and interact with some varieties in the Touch Pool.
- Cycle one of the Queen Charlotte tracks (dependent on the time of year you visit) and enjoy nature at its best in this region.
Of course there are so many more things to do from swimming with dolphins to picnics on the beach, the Marlborough Sounds has it all and more.
Book your apartment accommodation in Picton today and start planning your trip.