| The Villa -"The Oasis for
the Weary Traveller" |
 The
Villa Backpackers Lodge is a 100 year old character home with The Cottage next door,
homestyle hospitality — small and friendly with beautiful gardens, relaxing
verandah, large private backyard, great music, and all the facilities you can expect
from a good hostel.
The Villa is a member of Budget Backpacker Hostels
(BBH) with an 82% Backpacker Perception Percentage Rating.
- Only 300m to Ferry, Railway & Town Centre
- Information & Bookings — Ferries, buses,
rental cars, activities
- Queen Charlotte Track Bookings & Specialists
- Sky Movies & Sport now available
- Multi-Gym onsite for a great work out....
- 24 Hour E-mail and internet
- Double & Twin Rooms with ensuites
- Heated, Secure, Sunny Rooms
- 2 Kitchens, 2 Lounges, Full Laundry
- Great Music, Games, Video, Guitar
- Complimentary — tea, coffee,
herbs & spices.
- FREE — Pick-up & drop off, off-street
parking
- FREE — Hot outdoor spa & gym

- Bikes, fishing gear & storage

- Walk the dogs — Poppy & Milly

| Queen Charlotte Track Booking Specialists |
With extensive knowledge on the jewel in the Marlborough Sounds, and working in conjunction
with Picton's premier boat service, Cougar Line, the staff at the Villa can provide you with
latest information on the track and weather conditions. The Villa also provides a full
complimentary booking service to arrange all your transport and accommodation needs to walk or bike the Queen Charlotte
Track.
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The spectacular roses are out again and there are buzzy bees all over the flowers..
Picton is getting ready for Christmas - The huge Christmas tree and decorations were put up in the main street yesterday.
The pubs are getting busy and some have live music most nights.. Picton has the best coffee too!
Camping gear is available at reception for a modest hire charge ...particularly useful when the Queen Charlotte Track is busy ....loaner walking boots and shoes too.
Keep up-to-date with other news from The Villa visit our news page.
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The Villa is at the top of the
South Island, boasting the scenic
Marlborough Sounds, Queen Charlotte Track and
NZ's largest wine region. We're an easy walk from
the Picton/Wellington ferry.
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Here we list many useful sites that we think will help you
make the most of your time in Picton and the rest of New Zealand.
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Want to know what Picton and the
surrounding area has to offer? Book with the Villa
for the Queen Charlotte Track.

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Keep up-to-date with the Villa Sailing Team with their
latest news, results and photo gallery.
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| The Villa's Mission Statement |
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| Rob & Carolyn Burn |
"To provide quality budget accommodation, striving to constantly surpass
guests' expectations by the excellence of standards of service and facilities.
To raise guests' environmental awareness, to add a rich human experience by
way of genuine New Zealand family hospitality in a relaxed atmosphere.
To create a lasting, positive impression of The Villa, Marlborough and our guests'
total New Zealand visitor experience."
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