| set 1. female-only dorms are available. dorms and private rooms come with free wi-fi and linen. other amenities include a hot tub, a bbq area and a tv/movie lounge. . dorms and family rooms include bunk beds, while motel-style studios add kitchenettes. 3 km from the picton ferry terminal (to the cook islands), this lively hostel is also a 2-minute walk from a bus stop and a 13-minute walk from the picton community museum. bathrooms are either en suite or shared; some have complimentary towels. freebies include evening hot drinks and snacks, plus bike rentals, and a local shuttle service. complimentary breakfast is available seasonally
Wellington International Airport 4 hr 15
Seafood Odyssea Cruise (14 min)
Seafood and salmon Edwin Fox Museum (15 min)
Nautical exhibits featuring an 1853 teak vessel that once transported troops, immigrants & convicts. Picton Heritage& Whaling Museum (12 min) Pukatea / Whites Bay (28 min) Mistletoe Bay (1 hr 6) Te Koko-o-Kupe / Cloudy Bay (21 min)
A sweeping bay with dual names, known for its swimming beach, lagoon & views of forested peaks. Long Island (8 min) Tirohanga Track (20 min)
6.5-km. hiking trail to the volcanic Pirongia summit, with views of Mounts Taranaki & Ruapehu. Lochmara Bay (1 hr 7) Kenepuru Sound (2 hr 28)
Kayaking and camping Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary (6 min) Bob's Bay (7 min) EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (14 min)
Native fish & reptiles, including the rare tuatara, in a waterfront setting with tours & feedings. Motuara Island (8 min) Marlborough Flyer (12 min) | 
