Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
The majority of activity happens around the Marlborough Sounds, but landlubbers will
still find plenty to occupy themselves.
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
Tiro-
hanga Track
is a two-hour leg-stretching loop offering the best view in the house. For
town explorations, hire bikes for the whole family from Wilderness Guides (
Click here
)
.
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
MUSEUM
(
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.
Eco World Aquarium
WILDLIFE CENTRE
(
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! Spe-
cial specimens include 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
6030;
www.pictoncinemas.co.nz
; Dunbar Wharf; adult/child $15/9)
, screening mainstream and
edgy flicks.
Picton Museum
MUSEUM
(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.
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