Beach near Picton, New Zealand

Picton Travel Guide

New Zealand

Picton is a small coastal town in New Zealand, with a population of around 3,000. It sits in the South Island and is a compact base for exploring the surrounding coastline.

Travellers arriving by air use Picton Aerodrome, which serves the town. Nearby beaches include Motu Roa Beach, 21.3 kilometres away, Pipi Beach at 24.9 kilometres, and Burneys Beach at 29.5 kilometres.

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Local time

3,000

Population

11,683 miles away

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Weather in Picton

Sun

10°

Mon

13°

Tue

8°

Know before you go

Pays in NZD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +64

Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.

Best time to visit Picton

Jan

16°10

Feb

17°10

Mar

15°8

Apr

13°12

May

11°9

Jun

8°12

Jul

8°11

Aug

8°9

Sep

10°11

Oct

12°13

Nov

14°10

Dec

16°12

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Picton

  • Motu Roa Beach

    21.3 km away

  • Pipi Beach

    24.9 km away

  • Burneys Beach

    29.5 km away

Things to do in Picton

  1. Robin Hood Bay

    historic site

    3.2 km

Getting there

Picton Aerodrome · 6.2 km

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