Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Foreshore
Picton, New Zealand
The Edwin Fox, built in 1853, is the world's second-oldest surviving merchant sailing ship and sits in a dry dock beside the foreshore. Combine the museum with a stroll along the harbour; parking by the marina is signposted and busy when the ferries arrive.
- Nearest town
- Picton, New Zealand
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- -41.2890, 174.0010
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Foreshore?
Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Foreshore is in Picton, New Zealand, at GPS -41.2890, 174.0010.
Which road trips pass Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Foreshore?
Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Foreshore is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From Picton Through the Marlborough Sounds to Nelson.
What is there to see near Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Foreshore?
Places worth a stop nearby: Anakiwa and Queen Charlotte Track Start (8 km), Havelock Marina and Mussel Cafes (19 km), Wairau Lagoons Walkway (22 km) and Marlborough Wine Region (Rapaura Road) (23 km).
When is the best time to visit Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Foreshore?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)