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Visiting Picton, New Zealand


Best fare found from Phoenix to Christchurch: $1,534

Traveler Advice on Picton

49 Hotels & Accommodations

9 Things to Do

20 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
64°F 17°C
54°F 12°C
Jan
66°F 18°C
56°F 13°C
Feb
67°F 19°C
57°F 13°C
Mar
65°F 18°C
55°F 12°C
Apr
61°F 16°C
50°F 10°C
May
58°F 14°C
49°F 9°C
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Dec 9
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
Thursday
Dec 10
Hi:
62°F 16°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Friday
Dec 11
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
57°F 13°C

Reviews you can trust

Furneaux Lodge Resort

Dec 7, 2009

Three friends and I arrived happy but tired after a 5 hour walk, we thought that it was quite funny when we had to climb the fence as the gate wouldn't open, turned out to be locked at the base....more

Craglee Lodge

Dec 7, 2009

The moment I had my shoes put on by Steve (as I was unable to bend anymore!) I knew I was being treated Royally! more

Cnoc na Lear

Dec 4, 2009

Cnoc na Lear is listed as a backpacker retreat (most people arrive there after walking on the Queen Charlotte Track) but it could also be listed as bed and breakfast or guest house. The charges make...more

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Itinerary south island December 06, 2009, 11 replies
Marlborough Sounds, Nelson, Kaikoura and Christchurch December 04, 2009, 5 replies
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Wilderness Guides November 18, 2009, no replies
Essons Valley November 12, 2009, 5 replies
A Sea View- has anyon stayed? September 22, 2009, 3 replies
Mail Run September 06, 2009, 10 replies
Driving from Picton to Abel Tasman August 23, 2009, 4 replies
how long does it take getting off the interislander August 13, 2009, 7 replies
Day walking QCT July 24, 2009, 6 replies
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