Bill’s Lookout

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Picton / Marlborough Sounds, Marlborough

Camping near Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Information

200 m return | 5 minutes return

Bill’s Lookout is named after Bill, a local personality in Picton who first discovered the joys of this spot.

Walking Track

Access

15 km from Picton along Port Underwood Road, at the apex of the hill is a wide gravel bay.

Track

There’s a metal road to the left and a scabby looking track to the right. Take that, which leads to the power pole.

The track is not marked or administered.

Geology

The extra bit of height is just enough for views in both directions. South looks over Port Underwood, past White Bluff to Cape Campbell. Snowy peaks of the Inland Kaikouras are also there. West looks over Queen Charlotte Sound with Karaka Point protruding into the shimmering water.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

Marlborough District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.2824187794182

174.112236404419

Latitude
-41.2824187794182
Longitude
174.112236404419

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	Up to 500m Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m
Track Duration	Up to 10 minutes Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? Up to 10 minutes	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? Up to 10 minutes
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	Private Land Owner Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? Private Land Owner This track is independently operated by the private land owner.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? Private Land Owner This track is independently operated by the private land owner.