Visit Picton New Zealand

Visit Picton New Zealand Dedicated to showcasing Picton & Queen Charlotte Sound as a stunning destination for travellers and locals alike.

What to do and what to see in beautiful Picton.

09/10/2026

🀠 T H E H I L L B I L L I E S 🀠

Some days… some appointments just have to make you laugh & this was one of them.
*Yes - there is full approval from our Hillbilly to post this!
Thanks to the final Quiz night at oxleys.picton the dress up theme had one of its contestants well committed.
Thank you for trusting me to bring Jed Clampett back to life πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
Do you recognise who is under that moustache & hefty set of brows… ??

🌿 To book your makeup for ANY special event, ph/txt Hayley 021975820

06/10/2026

🌸 SPRING CELEBRATION AT THE MUSEUM! 🌸

Come along to the Museum and celebrate spring and the longer nights with us! 🌿

πŸ“… Friday, 9 October
πŸ•“ 4–7pm
πŸ“ Waitohi Picton Heritage & Whaling Museum, 9 London Quay, Picton

Bring the kids, drop them off at the activity table, while you take a wander around the Museum, have a chat and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together.

β˜•οΈ Free hot chocolate & marshmallows for the kids
πŸͺ A cuppa and a bikkie for the grown-ups

Best of all- it’s FREE! πŸ’›

Pop in, stay for as little or as long as you'd like. We’d love to see you! 🌸

06/10/2026

Spring is in the air!!!πŸ’βœ¨

05/10/2026
05/10/2026

MELBOURNE CUP FUN DAY 2026 πŸ₯‚πŸ‡

Get ready to dress up, celebrate and enjoy a fabulous afternoon at Oxley’s! πŸ‘’

Join us on Tuesday 3 November, from 3–7pm for an afternoon of:

🎟️ Sweepstakes & raffles
πŸ† Fabulous prizes
πŸ‘— Best Dressed – Male & Female
🎩 Best Fascinator or Hat
🧦 Best Tie or Fun Socks
🎢 Live entertainment
πŸ₯‚ A glass of bubbles or b**r, nibbles & a sweepstakes card included

The big race begins at 5pm!

$45 per ticket
Tickets are on sale from TODAY – 1 October!

πŸ“ Oxley’s Bar & Kitchen, Picton

Get your race-day outfit ready… it’s going to be a fun one! πŸ’—πŸ₯‚πŸ‡

05/10/2026

What a Sunday. β˜€οΈ
The sun came out, the water was absolutely stunning, and you lot turned up in record numbers. From the 9am crew to the last session at sunset, the vibes were unreal.
Huge thanks to everyone who came down, locals, regulars, first-timers and our visitors from across the ditch πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί
Same time next week? πŸ”₯🌊

Book at elsauna.co.nz

04/10/2026
02/10/2026

Sunset sessions are back πŸŒ…πŸŒ΄
With daylight saving here, we're running later this Sunday, with sessions until 7:30pm.
Water's a crisp 12°C, high tide from 1pm 🌊 Warm up, plunge, and catch the light over the harbour.
Spots are limited. Book via link in bio / elsauna.co.nz
See you on the waterfront πŸ”₯❀️🌴

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