Getting to the Marlborough Sounds

One of the great things about getting to Picton in the Marlborough Sounds, is the journey. There is no doubt, no matter how you travel to the Marlborough Sounds, the scenery will be breathtaking..

The Interislander Ferry

If you are arriving in Wellington either by car or plane, then we recommend you take the leisurely 3 hour cruise from the
North Island to the South Island.. The Interislander ferry travels across Cook Strait and through part of Queen Charlotte
Sound, docking right in Picton. We can now book your Interislander ferry tickets for you. Please note that we have a standard rate for Interislander fares, available all year. There may be times where a cheaper fare is available from Interislander directly.

• Check out the ferry times
• Check out the fares
• Then let us book your ferry tickets for you

Travelling by Car

Picton is a 25 minute drive from Blenheim. Blenheim is a 4.5 hour drive from Christchurch and a 2 hour drive from Nelson. All car rental companies have a terminal in Picton.

Travelling by Plane

Soundsair is a small local airline that operates from a small airport 10 minutes from Picton. They have up to 8
departures a day between Wellington and Picton. They also have a shuttle bus that transfers directly into Picton.
You can fly into any of the major cities in New Zealand and take either a direct flight to Blenheim or via Wellington.
Air New Zealand is the only major airline to fly into Blenheim (a 25 minute shuttle/taxi ride is required to Picton - cost
around $70 per fare).

Travelling by Train

Transcenic have a train service from Christchurch to Picton. The train ride is very scenic, on some occasions
travelling right next to the shoreline as it travels up the East Coast.