Upper Buller Gorge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
Westport Holiday Park And Motels

Westport Holiday Park And Motels

3 out of 5
31-37 Domett St Westport
The price is ₹5,492 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹5,492
₹6,316 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Westport. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Solid Energy Centre and Miner's ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Westport Holiday Park And Motels
Grand Suites Murchison

Grand Suites Murchison

5 out of 5
99 Waller St Murchison Tasman
The price is ₹8,780 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
₹8,780
₹10,211 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Murchison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boer War Memorial and Murchison Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Staff were great, really friendly and the accommodation was 5 star. Everything in the room was of great quality. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here or one of their sister hotels around the South Island. Cannot praise this enough.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Grand Suites Murchison
Mataki Motels

Mataki Motels

3 out of 5
34 Hotham Street Murchison
The price is ₹7,308 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
₹7,308
₹8,404 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Murchison. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Murchison Museum and Boer War Memorial ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
Spacious, clean and tidy and well appointed. Nice quiet location away from the main road

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Mataki Motels
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Lantern Court Motel

Lantern Court Motel

3 out of 5
63 Broadway Street Reefton West Coast
Stay at this aparthotel in Reefton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Reefton Racecourse and Blacks Point Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
Amazingly delightful place resurrected with the gold price. Terrific little spot. Go there!

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Lantern Court Motel
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