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PIZZA AT CAFÉ

CORTADO, PICTON

An institution amongst the locals in Picton,

this bustling restaurant, café and wine

bar has a South American twist to its food.

Its infamous pizzas are also available for

takeaway if you’d prefer a romantic dinner

on the beach. A menu with an extensive

seafood offering – there is plenty of choice

for everyone.

cafecortado.co.nz

FOLLOW THE STORIES OF

OUR LAND

Connect with local histories, legends, and

myths by tuning into the GPS triggered

audio commentary system. Great Journey's

Coastal Pacific is packed a seamless stream

of stories, narratives and facts about

the places outside your window, which

playback as you pass by them. Step off the

scenic train with an intimate knowledge of

our land, our history, and our culture.

KARAKA WOOD

GALLERY, PICTON

High Street in Picton is home to Karaka Wood

Gallery. Karaka specialises in New Zealand

native wood gifts, homeware, wooden toys,

souvenirs, woodturning, and traditional

and contemporary wood carving, and also

stock a range of homewares and other

gifts. Gift baskets are available, and can be

personalised for any occasion.

facebook.com/karakawoodgallery

YOUR WINDOW TO THE

NEW ZEALAND COAST

At the heart of the Coastal Pacific train

carriages' design are spacious reclined seats

and panoramic windows. These details bathe

the carriages in light and deliver an incredible

view of New Zealand’s epic landscapes.

They’ve even sacrificed seat numbers to

create spaciousness and extra-wide viewing

angles. Sink back in your reclined seat and

soak up the scenery.

NOT TO BE MISSED

The mussels at Picton’s Gusto | An Albatross Encounter in Kaikōura | Omaka Classic Car Museum in Blenheim