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Driving Route : Classic NZ Wine Trail

Day 5 : Wellington to Picton

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Route Summary

Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.

  Travel time Km (Miles)
Wellington to Picton 3.5 hrs 70 44
Totals for Day 3.5 hrs 70 44

Wellington to Picton

70 km (44 miles)
Approximately 3.5 hours
Road Conditions: By sea

Fly or cruise across the Cook Strait to Marlborough in the South Island.

By ferry:
Interislander – www.interislander.co.nz
Bluebridge – www.bluebridge.co.nz

By air:
Air New Zealand – www.airnewzealand.co.nz
Sounds Air – www.soundsair.co.nz
Air2there.com – www.air2there.com
Picton Floatplane Service – www.nz-scenic-flights.co.nz

Take a cruise on the Marlborough Sounds to explore the hidden bays, historic locations or board a twilight cruise over the summer season enjoying local wines served with fresh seafood.

Driving Route : Classic NZ Wine Trail

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Cross Cook Strait and enjoy Kiwi hospitality.

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