19th February 2026 Port Marlborough / StraitNZPort Marlborough and StraitNZ have signed a 39-year agreement securing the ferry operator’s base at Waitohi Picton through to 2064.
26th February 2025 Port MarlboroughPost Marlborough says it saw a good start to the 2024-25 summer cruise season.
26th February 2025 Interislander / Port MarlboroughThe abandonment of the Interislander replacement project iReX has cost Port Marlborough $3.75m.
24th January 2025 Marine / Port MarlboroughPicton Marina has achieved “Superyacht Ready” accreditation and “Gold Anchor” status from the Marina Industry Association, which is expected to bring more tourists to the area.
29th October 2024 Cruise / Port MarlboroughThe Crown Princess has kicked off Marlborough’s cruise season with its arrival in Picton.
2nd April 2024 Interislander / Port MarlboroughPort of Marlborough has finalised its wind-down agreement for the iReX ferry project.
12th March 2024 Cruise / Port MarlboroughThe Marlborough harbourmaster has set 187 metres as the maximum length for vessels entering the Tory Channel to access ports at Picton and Shakespeare Bay.
19th February 2024 Ferry / Port MarlboroughPort Marlborough says the wharf and infrastructure at Picton and the Interislander wharf could last until beyond 2029 if the right maintenance programme is in place.
6th November 2023 Cruise / Port MarlboroughPort Marlborough has seen a 55.3% increase in the number of ferry and cruise passengers through its port this year.
