Transport
There are a number of ways to get to, in and around Waitohi / Picton and beyond, below is some general information to help.
Ferries & Water Taxis
Cook Strait Ferries
Operated by Interislander and Bluebridge you can get to and from Waitohi / Picton via Wellington. Crossings operate frequently throughout the day and you can opt to be a foot passenger or travel with a vehicle.
Water Taxis
There a number of water taxi providers located from the Picton Waterfront. Transporting you to any destination you choose in the Queen Charlotte Sound, you have the freedom to go where you want at a time you like.
Airport & Flights
Picton Airport
Located on State Highway 1, Koromiko (8 km south of Waitohi / Picton) Picton's small regional airport offers daily flights with Sounds Air between Picton and Wellington, with a flight time of just 25 minutes.
Marlborough Airport (Blenheim)
This regional airport operates regular domestic flights by Air New Zealand or Sounds Air to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Paraparaumu. The airport has a comfortable terminal building and passenger facilities, including a cafe. Taxis and shuttles service all incoming flights, and rental cars are also available.
Shuttles & Buses
Shuttles
Get transport in and around Waitohi / Picton and to Blenheim with Picton Shuttles.
Buses
Marlborough District Council operate a regular public bus service between Waitohi / Picton & Blenheim. For more information including timetable and the bus route please click here.
InterCity offer bus transport to and from Waitohi / Picton via Nelson, Kaikoura and Christchurch or travel further with connections to destinations throughout New Zealand.
Rental Car Hire
Rental Cars
There are a large number of rental car operators with depots in Waitohi / Picton.