With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience everything that Picton, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Picton Ferry Terminal, Picton Harbour and Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre. Nelson is another wonderful option. It’s 40 miles away and home to an array of interesting things to see and do. Trafalgar Park, Christ Church Cathedral and Tahunanui Beach Reserve are just the start.