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Overlooking the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds, we’re just moments from Waikawa Bay Marina, the ferry terminal, and Picton’s vibrant centre. With cosy accommodation, an on-site eatery and bar, and versatile meeting spaces, we’ve everything you need for a fuss-free stay.

Enjoy the fresh air with a dip in Edit Picton's outdoor swimming pool. You can also try the fine cuisine served in the maritime-themed Chartroom Restaurant, open for breakfast daily and open for dinner from October to April. Relax with a drink at the Boatshed Bar, with views over the charming harbour. Open seasonally from October to April; currently closed for winter.

Edit Picton lies just a short distance outside Picton city centre. A kilometre away you can catch the scenic TranzCoastal railway, running down to Christchurch - a great way to see dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.

A stay at Picton Beachcomber Inn places you in the heart of Picton, steps from Picton Harbour and 6 minutes by foot from Picton War Memorial. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Picton Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waitohi Recreational Reserve.

When you stay at Picton Waterfront Apartments in Picton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Harbour. This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Picton Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Picton War Memorial.

Kippilaw House is centrally located in Picton – a 4-minute walk from Picton Harbour and 14 minutes by foot from Picton Museum. This bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Picton Ferry Terminal and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Edwin Fox.

With a stay at The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only in Te Rawa (Wilson Bay), you'll be within the vicinity of Pelorus Sound and Tarakaipā Island. This beach apartment is within the region of Penzance Bay and Betty Archer Recreational Reserve.

When you stay at Bay of Many Coves Resort in Bay Of Many Coves, you'll be 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Queen Charlotte Walkway. This beach lodge is within the region of Waikawa Marina and Motuara Island.

When you stay at Punga Cove Resort in Punga Cove, you'll be on the beach and 12 minutes by car from Dryden Bay. This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Queen Charlotte Walkway and 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from Kenepuru Sounds.

Located in Queenstown and only 4.7 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Queenstown Apt with Stunning Mountain Views provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge.

This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

The Remarkables is 22 km from the apartment, while Lake Wakatipu is 23 km away. Queenstown Airport is 5 km from the property.

Situated in Middlemarch in the Otago region, The Farm Bed & Breakfast has a garden. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

The bed and breakfast features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast.

A bicycle rental service is available at the bed and breakfast, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

Dunedin Airport is 64 km from the property.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Entire private elevated 2 bedroom apartment mountain views is set in Queenstown. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.1 km from Queenstown Event Centre.

This holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Skyline Gondola and Luge is 12 km from the holiday home, while The Remarkables is 22 km away. Queenstown Airport is 5 km from the property.

Located in Queenstown, 5.1 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Entire private elevated 1 bedroom apartment mountain views offers a terrace and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from The Remarkables.

The 1-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Lake Wakatipu is 23 km from the holiday home, while Skippers Canyon is 31 km away. Queenstown Airport is 5 km from the property.

Situated in Christchurch, 11 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 11 km from Canterbury Museum, Beautiful Balmoral Hill Apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With city views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Hagley Park.

The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Christchurch Railway Station is 13 km from the apartment, while Orana Wildlife Park is 29 km from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 20 km away.

Set in Queenstown, 11 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 21 km from The Remarkables, Little Piece of Paradise offers a garden and air conditioning. Housed in a building dating from 2018, this holiday home is 23 km from Lake Wakatipu and 31 km from Skippers Canyon. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Queenstown Event Centre is 4.5 km away.

The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Shotover River is 34 km from the holiday home, while Smiths City Group Limited is 6.2 km away. Queenstown Airport is 4 km from the property.

Boasting sea views, Manaaki Mai, Rustic Retreat Bush Cabin offers accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 34 km from Christchurch Railway Station. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Christchurch Art Gallery.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the luxury tent.

Guests at the luxury tent can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Canterbury Museum is 35 km from Manaaki Mai, Rustic Retreat Bush Cabin, while Hagley Park is 35 km from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 43 km away.

Featuring mountain views, Gateway to ski, wine and trails features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 4.4 km from Queenstown Event Centre. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge.

With free WiFi, this apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

The Remarkables is 21 km from the apartment, while Lake Wakatipu is 23 km away. Queenstown Airport is 4 km from the property.

Offering a garden and mountain view, Guest House in Queenstown, New Zealand is set in Queenstown, 4.8 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 12 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The Remarkables is 22 km from the homestay and Lake Wakatipu is 23 km away.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the homestay, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Skippers Canyon is 31 km from the homestay, while Shotover River is 35 km away. Queenstown Airport is 5 km from the property.

Beach Front Paradise, a property with a garden, is situated in Purau, 34 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 34 km from Canterbury Museum, as well as 34 km from Hagley Park. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 33 km from Christchurch Railway Station.

The holiday home consists of 3 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a living room.

Orana Wildlife Park is 49 km from the holiday home, while Christchurch Gondola is 31 km away. Christchurch International Airport is 43 km from the property.

With a stay at Sandy Feet Accommodation in Christchurch (New Brighton), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach. This guest house is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Christchurch School of Gymnastics and 1.3 mi (2 km) from He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools.

Sandy Feet Accommodation, a property with a garden, is located in Christchurch, 2.1 km from New Brighton Beach, 8.4 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, as well as 8.8 km from Canterbury Museum. Featuring inner courtyard and quiet street views, this guest house also provides guests with free WiFi. Outdoor seating allows guests to sit outside and enjoy the good weather.

The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some accommodation includes a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bath. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels.

The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Hagley Park is 9.3 km from the guest house, while Christchurch Railway Station is 12 km away. Christchurch International Airport is 15 km from the property.

Dalkeith Boutique Bed & Breakfast has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Kaiapoi, 20 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. It is set 20 km from Canterbury Museum and features room service. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.

At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. All units will provide guests with a outdoor furniture and a kettle.

À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available. There is a snack bar on-site.

A baby safety gate is also available at the bed and breakfast, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Hagley Park is 21 km from Dalkeith Boutique Bed & Breakfast, while Christchurch Railway Station is 22 km from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 17 km away.