Picton is a town in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand, with a population of 3,500. It is near the Head of Queen Charlotte Sound near the north east corner of the South Island. The town is named after Sir Thomas Picton, the military associate of the Duke of Wellington who was killed in the Battle of Waterloo.

Kippilaw House is a 8 minute walk from Picton town centre.

Inter-Island ferries to and from Wellington arrive and depart here by way of the Marlborough Sounds. Most of the sheltered part of the route is through Toy Channel, South of Arapawa Island. The township of Waikawa is a couple of minutes drive from Picton, practically part of the same town. Waikawa hosts a marina, one of the largest in New Zealand.

We can organise local activities; wine tours, Marlborough Sounds boat trips, overnight alpine guided walks, deep sea fishing days by an experienced ex professional fisherman. A hunting guide for the following species; Chamois, Thar, Sika deer, Red deer, wild pigs and wild goats. Beauty therapy and hairdressing person in the house. Prices for the activities on application.

The Queen Charlotte Walking track is regarded as one of the classic New Zealand Walkways. The terrain is regarded as undulating with hills ranging from the sea level to a maximum of 400 metres.

The spectacular walking track stretches from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, passes through lush coastal forest, around coves and inlets, and along skyline ridges offering breathtaking views of Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. You can walk the entire track over four days or enjoy a short walk depending on your time table.

Daily water Transport Services or Charter trips offer Transport to and from Picton to various pick up and drop of points along the Queen Charlotte Track.

Marlborough is New Zealand's largest wine-making region, with about 65 wineries and 290 grape growers, and over 4,000 hectares planted in grapes, mainly Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. Although the region is more well known for its distinctive, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough is also establishing a strong reputation for its methode traditionelle wines.

Blenheim is a town in Marlborough, 25kms from Picton in the North East of the South Island of New Zealand. It has a population of 35,500. The area which surrounds the town is well known as a centre of the NZ wine industry. It enjoys one of New Zealand's sunniest climates, with hot, relatively dry summers and crisp winters.

The relaxed lifestyle and the flourishing wine and gourmet food industry of Marlborough are enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike. Blenheim is named after the Battle of Blenheim (1704) where troops led by John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, defeated a combined French and Bavarian force.

Nelson is close to the centre of New Zealand. It lies at the shore of Tasman Bay at the northern end of the South Island and is a centre of arts and crafts. Nelson received its name in honour of the Admiral Horatio Nelson who defeated both the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It's population of 60,500 enjoy and average summer temperature of 22.4 C.

Kaikoura is located on the east coast of the South Island at the southernmost border of the Marlborough region. Kaikoura is on the main route mid-way between Picton and Christchurch. Christchurch is 180km to the south of Kaikoura, Picton is 160km to the north The towering snow-tipped peaks of the Kaikoura Ranges reaching for the plunging depths of the Pacific Ocean provide Kaikoura with its spectacular coastal alpine scenery. Hector's and Dusky dolphins cavort in the sea within sight of the township, while fur seals can often be found lazing on rocks just metres from shore.