WHERE TO STAY

Picton

There are several holiday parks in Picton, and NZMCA members can park for free at the Crow Tavern (but it can get busy here so have a plan B if you’re arriving late).

Along Port Underwood Road

There are four DOC campsites along this road:

• Whatamango Bay

• Robin Hood Bay (this is a small site, and most self-contained visitors choose to park on the grass area above the beach)

• Whites Bay

• Rarangi

Except for Robin Hood Bay, all the campsites are spacious and have flushing toilets. Whites Bay and Rarangi even have cold showers. All campsites are well-signposted from Port Underwood Road so can’t be missed.

Blenheim

There are many options here, ranging from holiday parks to NZMCA Parkover

Properties and even two freedomcamping sites just outside of town.

KEY STOPS ALONG THE WAY AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Victoria Domain

To drive up to the lookout, head north on Waikawa Road from Picton town centre and then turn left onto Sussex Street. The road through the domain is one way from here. To walk up, park at the Port Marlborough Pavilion car park of Joseph Sullivan Drive and walk up the hill via the road.

Karaka Point Lookout

8km north of Picton on Waikawa Road, which becomes Port Underwood Road.

Whatamango Bay

13km north of Picton on Waikawa Road, which becomes Port Underwood Road.

Port Underwood

From Whatamango Bay, continue on Port Underwood Road for about 20 minutes (9km). The road is winding but sealed.

Robin Hood Bay

Continue south on Port Underwood Road for about 30 minutes (15km). This part of the road is gravel and narrow in some sections.

Whites Bay

From Robin Hood Bay, a short 15 minutes (7.5km) drive will take you to Whites Bay.

Rarangi Beach

Continuing south for about 7 minutes (4.5km) from Whites Bay will take you to Rarangi Beach, the last stop before Blenheim.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Make sure you get all the information you need before leaving Picton (or Blenheim if you’re doing the trip the other way around). There are no I-SITES in between, and cell phone coverage can be patchy.

Picton isite

The Picton I-SITE Visitor Information Centre is right at the foreshore.

Blenheim isite

The Blenheim I-SITE is located at 8 Sinclair Street, Mayfield, Blenheim.