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This photo is taken on The Old Ghost Road, an 85km single track mountain bike trail and walking path in the upper South Island of New Zealand.

more info here: tinyurl.com/y9m3nkmw
Video I made about riding the trail here: tinyurl.com/y7jnk9wl

The Old Ghost Road begins at Lyell - near the town of Murchison - and it ends on the West Coast at the small settlement of Seddonville. The Old Ghost Road traverses mountains, deep river gorges, dense forest and rough backcountry. It is remote, exposed, with alpine sections above the treeline. On a clear day, there are incredible views in every direction. The steep, jagged rocks and golden tussocky peaks are spectacular. #southisland #newzealand #oldghostroad #mountainbike #bikepacking #biketrail #forest #bush
This photo is taken on The Old Ghost Road, an 85km single track mountain bike trail and walking path in the upper South Island of New Zealand.

more info here: tinyurl.com/y9m3nkmw
Video I made about riding the trail here: tinyurl.com/y7jnk9wl

The Old Ghost Road begins at Lyell - near the town of Murchison - and it ends on the West Coast at the small settlement of Seddonville. The Old Ghost Road traverses mountains, deep river gorges, dense forest and rough backcountry. It is remote, exposed, with alpine sections above the treeline. On a clear day, there are incredible views in every direction. The steep, jagged rocks and golden tussocky peaks are spectacular. #southisland #newzealand #oldghostroad #mountainbike #bikepacking #biketrail #forest #bush
Stunning sunset @ the longest swing bridge in NZ
This was a great find with several walking paths. $10NZ
Bridge is 110m, 361 feet
Buller Gorge River
Murchison, NZ
I rode a solo four-day (most do in three) 87km remote mountain bike off-road trail in the South Island called The Old Ghost Road (one of the The New Zealand Cycle Trail great rides). 

More info here:  https://tinyurl.com/y9m3nkmw
Video I made here: https://tinyurl.com/y7jnk9wl

My mountain biking skills are at best average and parts of this trail are ‘grade 5’ which is the hardest and supposed to be for experts only, something which I am definitely not. One mistake and you can end up at the bottom of a cliff, or alternately collapsed after the exertion of grinding up a long and steep mountain. I did meet a few other bikers up there who had had gnarly crashes, including one guy with a badly broken nose. But I survived unscathed and had an incredible trip, beautiful wild mountain and rugged remote countryside.

The Old Ghost Road begins at Lyell - near the town of Murchison - and it ends on the West Coast at the small settlement of Seddonville. The Old Ghost Road traverses mountains, deep river gorges, dense forest and rough backcountry. It is remote, exposed, with alpine sections above the treeline. On a clear day, there are incredible views in every direction. The steep, jagged rocks and golden tussocky peaks are spectacular. 

#southisland #newzealand #oldghostroad #mountainbike #bikepacking #biketrail #mountains #adventure

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Westport Holiday Park And Motels

Westport Holiday Park And Motels

3 out of 5
31-37 Domett St Westport
$61 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$70 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Westport. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Solid Energy Centre and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (196 reviews)
This was a great little park to stay at. Cabin was very cute, beds,were comfortable. I really loved how you had your own cutlery and crockery and tea towel. Clean amenities.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Westport Holiday Park And Motels
Buller Court on Palmerston

Buller Court on Palmerston

4.5 out of 5
235 Palmerston Street Westport
$77 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$89 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Westport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (313 reviews)
Courteous staff, comfortable no-frills room for the night.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Buller Court on Palmerston
Grand Suites Murchison

Grand Suites Murchison

5 out of 5
99 Waller St Murchison Tasman
Stay at this motel in Murchison. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boer War Memorial and Murchison Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Clean unit with all the amenities needed. Superb spa bath. Lovely, helpful staff. Friendly yet vety professional. Thank you.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Grand Suites Murchison
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming older style cottage .

Charming older style cottage .

West Coast Blacks Point
Stay at this vacation home in Blacks Point. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Blacks Point Museum and Reefton Racecourse are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
Delightful cottage. Very neat and tidy.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Charming older style cottage .
Off grid holiday, immersed in native flora and fauna

Off grid holiday, immersed in native flora and fauna

Westport West Coast
Book a stay at this golf cabin in Virgin Flat. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Mitchells Gully Gold Mine and Underworld Adventures ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay. Thank you

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Off grid holiday, immersed in native flora and fauna
Kiwiana Gem to enjoy in Reefton

Kiwiana Gem to enjoy in Reefton

Reefton New Zealand
Stay at this vacation home in Reefton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Reefton Racecourse and Blacks Point Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
This was an excellent option for accommodating 7 of us as a stopover on our way to a hike. Comfortable beds, very tidy, clean and well equipped. Would be a convenient base if out and about exploring the region most of the day.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Kiwiana Gem to enjoy in Reefton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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