Picton to QueenstownMichael Sneddonurl='/Videos/3765.html' onclick='dialog("/Videos/3765.html?popped=1","tbvideo",600,600);return false;'A 'scenic flight' TALES OF THE WEST COAST As I mentioned on my last blog, the 3 and a half hour ferry ride from Wellington to Picton was absolutely stunning. Navigating through the peaks and foresty views of the Marlborough Sounds meant it was an extremely quick journey. Picton is a beautiful little harbour town, but we didnt spend long there as I hooked up with the Magic Bus heading towards our next destination of Nelson. The south island hits you immediately. Hills to the left, forests to the right. Bang, another hill. Bang, another beautiful lake. Amazing. We made a couple of stops on the way to check out the views, quite a wine growing area but still full of great scen
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