For visiting boats
Picton Marina is in the middle of Picton township at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, the main gateway to the Marlborough Sounds and a short walk from the Cook Strait ferry terminal. Remodelled and extended with a new inner basin beyond the Coathanger Bridge in 2013, it has 206 berths plus town-wharf berthage for boats from 8 m to 50 m, in 2–7 m at MLWS, and is a Gold Anchor, 'Superyacht Ready' and Clean Marina accredited facility. Casual berths start at NZ$47 a day for boats up to 12 m, and boats under 10 m can tie up at the visitor jetty by the hour. The fuel jetty has petrol and diesel with a free pump-out; there are coin showers and laundry, and the nearest haul-out (35 t travel lift) is at nearby Waikawa Marina. Picton is also a place of first arrival with a quarantine berth for customs clearance.
- Guest berths
- casual berths booked through the Marina Service Centre; the visitor jetty and breastwork take boats up to 10 m first come, first served (pay by QR code, max 24 h); POFA quarantine berth for customs/MPI clearance of pre-arranged boats up to 35 m
- Berths
- 206
- Limits
- length up to 50 m
- Position
- 41°17.30′ S 174°0.68′ E (-41.28835, 174.01134)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Phone
- +64 3 520 3390
Prices
| Casual berth 12 m and under | NZ$47 / day |
|---|---|
| Casual berth over 12 m to 16 m | NZ$62 / day |
| Casual berth over 16 m to 20 m | NZ$79 / day |
| Casual berth over 20 m to 22 m | NZ$114 / day |
| Visitor jetty (boats up to 10 m), 24 hours first come, first served; up to 2 h $6, 4 h $11, 10 h $22 | NZ$44 / visit |
Price list → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
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Frequently asked
Is there fuel at Picton Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: 111 · New Zealand 111. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.