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The town has some very pleasant walks . A free i-SITE map details many of these, in-
cluding an easy 1km track to Bob's Bay . The Snout Track (three hours return) continues along
the ridge offering superb water views. Climbing a hill behind the town, the Tirohanga Track
is a two-hour leg-stretching loop offering the best view in the house. For town explora-
tions, hire bikes for the whole family from Wilderness Guides ( Click here ) .
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
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( www.edwinfoxsociety.co.nz ; Dunbar Wharf; adult/child $10/4; 9am-5pm) Purportedly the world's third-
oldest wooden ship, the Edwin Fox was built in Calcutta and launched in 1853. During its
career it carried troops to the Crimean War, convicts to Australia and immigrants to NZ.
This museum has maritime exhibits, including the venerable old dear herself.
MUSEUM
Eco World Aquarium
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WILDLIFE CENTRE
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( www.ecoworldnz.co.nz ; Dunbar Wharf; adult/child/family $22/10/55;
10am-5.30pm Oct-Apr, 10am-4pm May-
Sep) The primary purpose of this centre is animal rehabilitation: all sorts of critters
come here for fix-ups and rest-ups, and the odd bit of hanky panky! Special specimens in-
clude NZ's 'living dinosaur' - the tuatara - as well as blue penguins, gecko and giant
weta. Fish-feeding time (11am and 2pm) is a splashy spectacle. Sharing the ageing build-
ing is the Picton Cinema MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 03-573 6030; www.pictoncinemas.co.nz ; Dunbar Wharf;
adult/child $15/9) , screening mainstream and edgy flicks.
Picton Museum
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MUSEUM
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(London Quay; adult/child $5/1; 10am-4pm) If you dig local history - whaling, sailing and the
1964 Roller Skating Champs - this will float your boat. The photo displays are well worth
a look, especially for five bucks.
MAORI NZ: MARLBOROUGH & NELSON
While Maori culture on the South Island is much less evident than in the north, it can still be found in pockets,
and particularly around coastal Marlborough.
Kaikoura is rich in Maori history, into which Maori Tours Kaikoura ( Click here ) can offer an insight. The Marl-
borough Sounds, too, has some stories to tell. Plug into them on eco-oriented tours and wildlife cruises with
Myths & Legends Eco-Tours ( Click here ) .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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