The Edwin Fox, New Zealand's historic ship and visitor centre
The Edwin Fox is arguably one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets.... The last surviving convict ship that took convicts to Australia and the 9th oldest surviving merchant ship left in the world
Edwin Fox ship in Picton NZ
The ninth oldest ship in the world and the oldest merchantship in the world. Unrestored, just saved as a museum and you feel every emotion of the history, the convicts, the immigrants, the crew, including Florence Nightingale, the animals, the almost absence of ablution facilities, history, real history.
New Zealand Campervan Holiday 2008 : The Edwin Fox Ship Museum Picton
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The rescued remains of a mid nineteenth century ship are housed close to the Interislander ferry terminal at Picton. What a contrast!
The story of the Edwin Fox is well told in the attached museum, which tells the story of the ship from its construction until it was brought here to be preserved a few years ago.
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Edwin Fox
Come and check out this fantastic piece of New Zealand Maritime History!
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Picton Marina, New Zealand 360
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Picton is a town on the north coast of the South Island, in New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to the islands and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is a 19th-century former convict and cargo ship. EcoWorld Aquarium shelters and rehabilitates native animals such as tuatara reptiles and blue penguins. Nearby, the Queen Charlotte Track traverses coastal forest, skyline ridges and bays.
Visiting Edwin fox- second oldest surviving merchant sailing ship.
This ship is anchored in picton. Very first town in south island as soon as you get off the ferry. Must visit when you are in picton.
EDWIN FOX PICTON
In the hold of the Edwin Fox built in Calcutta 1853 square rigger.
Sequoia Lodge Backpackers, Picton, New Zealand, HD Review
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Featuring an outdoor hot tub, refurbished modern kitchen, cinema-style TV room, and shared dining and living room areas, Sequoia Lodge offers free free Wi-Fi, free bikes and free chocolate pudding.
Situated in the centre of Picton but a 15-minute walk from the noise of the Interislander Ferry Terminal, Sequoia Lodge Picton offers free transfers to and from the ferry terminal.
Relax outside in a hammock or in the movie theatre with satellite TV offering sports and movie channels. Laundry facilities, BBQ facilities and a tour desk are provided.
Guests can stay in a private room with en suite bathroom, including bath towels and free toiletries. Dormitory rooms are also available, with female-only options for guests.
Sequoia Lodge Backpackers is a 10-minute walk from the EcoWorld Aquarium and Edwin Fox Maritime Museum.
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The only surviving ship which transported convicts Down Under, the Edwin Fox is today based in a dry dock in Picton, New Zealand. Chris Paton visited the vessel on Saturday, 26th November 2011, whilst on the 2nd Unlock the Past Scottish/Irish genealogy cruise.
Picton, New Zealand - A Gateway to The Islands
Picton is a town on the north coast of the South Island, in New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to the islands and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is a 19th-century former convict and cargo ship. EcoWorld Aquarium shelters and rehabilitates native animals such as tuatara reptiles and blue penguins. Nearby, the Queen Charlotte Track traverses coastal forest, skyline ridges and bays.
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Picton and its ships - Roadside Stories
With the advent of roll-on, roll-off vehicle ferries across Cook Strait in 1962, Picton became a transport hub. The town is home to the hulk of the globe-trotting ship Edwin Fox, built in 1853 for the East India Company, and now preserved as part of a museum.
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AAA Marlin Motel, Picton, New Zealand, Bewertungen
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In Picton bietet das AAA Marlin Motel kostenfreies WLAN und zahlreiche Parkplätze. Freuen Sie sich auf Grilleinrichtungen, malerische Gärten und großzügig gestaltete Außenbereiche, in denen Sie die Sonne genießen können.
Alle Unterkünfte verfügen über einen Flachbild-TV. Zur Küchenausstattung gehören ein Kühlschrank, eine Mikrowelle und einen Herd. Einige Apartments bieten einen Backofen. Ihr eigenes Bad ist mit einem Haartrockner und einer Dusche ausgestattet. Luxuriöse Handtücher und Pflegeprodukte liegen bereit.
Das Marlin Motel ist nur 5 Gehminuten vom Edwin Fox Maritime Museum und 3 Fahrminuten vom Picton Ferry Interislander Terminal entfernt.
Tombstone Backpackers, Picton, New Zealand, HD Review
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Housed in a villa over 100 years old, Tombstone Backpackers features views of Picton Harbour. Situated next to Picton Cemetery, it includes a garden with an abundance of fruit trees. A free two-way transfer is available from Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Picton Terminal and Inter Islander Ferry Terminal. Free parking and free Wi-Fi access are provided.
Guests can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of their own private room. All rooms feature double-glazed windows and soundproofed walls to ensure a quiet rest.
The property has a covered verandah, a hot tub and a TV lounge with DVDs. It also offers covered bike storage. Guests can prepare simple meals in the shared kitchen.
Picton Tombstone Backpackers is a 10-minute walk from Picton Train Station and Inter Islander Ferry Terminal. It is a 5-minute drive from Eco World Aquarium and Edwin Fox Maritime Museum. Blenhein Airport is a 30-minute drive away.
AAA Marlin Motel, Picton, New Zealand, HD Review
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Offering free WiFi and ample on-site parking, AAA Marlin Motel is located in Picton. The property offers BBQ facilities, picturesque gardens, and spacious outdoor areas where guests can soak up the sunshine.
All accommodation features a flat-screen TV. Kitchen facilities include a refrigerator, microwave, and a stovetop. Some apartments include an oven. The private bathrooms offer a hairdryer and a shower. Luxury towels and toiletries are provided.
Marlin Motel is 5 minutes’ walk from Edwin Fox Maritime Museum and 3 minutes’ drive from Picton Ferry Interislander Terminal.
Edwin Fox - The Maritime Crew
Picton - New Zealand
Come and explore Picton in the South Island of New Zealand with me. See the Interislander ferry come in and go out of Picton. See where the Edwin Fox museum is located.
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