In the heart of the Marlborough Sounds is Waikawa Bay just 5 minutes drive from Picton but the peace and tranquility of the bay makes it one of Picton's best kept secrets. 

Waikawa Bay features

- safe swimming beaches

- sheltered with all day sun

- an international class marina

- 2 public boat launch ramps

- children's playground

- family cafe/restaurants

- handy to great fishing locations

Waikawa Bay is also close to

- Picton cafes and Ferry Link to Wellington (5 min)

- Blenheim home of some of NZ's best  food and wine (1/2 hour)

- Nelson the gateway to Golden Bay (2 hours)

- Kaikoura home of whale watching (2 hours)