Picton Seaport Walk
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Picton Walking Tour
Ideal for first-timers, this adventure begins when you board a motorcoach for a short ride to Picton Township. Once you disembark, you'll meet your knowledgeable guide and set off on a 90-minute, approximate three-kilometer (two-mile) pedestrian tour. Stroll along the waterfront and shoreline and learn about the history, flora and fauna of the area. Picton was once called Waitohi, and, in the early European settlement years, whaling and fishing were its main industries. Today, it is a thriving tourism town with a lively marina. Enjoy pretty views of the fishing vessels, pleasure craft and water taxis in the harbor, then pass over the Coat-hanger Bridge, a pedestrian bridge named for its distinctive arched shape, which resembles the hanger of a coat. Return to the ship or enjoy the city independently.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
After crossing Coat-hanger Bridge, you'll walk to the marina and Shelly Beach then follow a steep incline for breathtaking views of the city all the way out to Queen Charlotte Sound.
REFRESHMENTS
At the conclusion of your invigorating walk, indulge in a hokey pokey ice cream (a scoop of vanilla studded with honeycomb toffee) and a cup of coffee or tea at a waterfront venue.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As you stroll, take in the city's architectural highlights and the waterfront district, which reveal Picton's ties to the sea.
Points of interest
Outdoor Adventure
Schedule
Special Notes
Minimum age is 10 years. A donation to 'A World without Whales' is included in the tour price.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note a short portion of the walk will be amongst the local forest area that is not a paved walking track. Please note a walk of approximately 500m will be required to the return shuttle to the ship at the end of your tour.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Picton Walking Tour
Ideal for first-timers, this adventure begins when you board a motorcoach for a short ride to Picton Township. Once you disembark, you'll meet your knowledgeable guide and set off on a 90-minute, approximate three-kilometer (two-mile) pedestrian tour. Stroll along the waterfront and shoreline and learn about the history, flora and fauna of the area. Picton was once called Waitohi, and, in the early European settlement years, whaling and fishing were its main industries. Today, it is a thriving tourism town with a lively marina. Enjoy pretty views of the fishing vessels, pleasure craft and water taxis in the harbor, then pass over the Coat-hanger Bridge, a pedestrian bridge named for its distinctive arched shape, which resembles the hanger of a coat. Return to the ship or enjoy the city independently.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
After crossing Coat-hanger Bridge, you'll walk to the marina and Shelly Beach then follow a steep incline for breathtaking views of the city all the way out to Queen Charlotte Sound.
REFRESHMENTS
At the conclusion of your invigorating walk, indulge in a hokey pokey ice cream (a scoop of vanilla studded with honeycomb toffee) and a cup of coffee or tea at a waterfront venue.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As you stroll, take in the city's architectural highlights and the waterfront district, which reveal Picton's ties to the sea.
Points of interest
Outdoor Adventure
Schedule
Special Notes
Minimum age is 10 years. A donation to 'A World without Whales' is included in the tour price.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note a short portion of the walk will be amongst the local forest area that is not a paved walking track. Please note a walk of approximately 500m will be required to the return shuttle to the ship at the end of your tour.