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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
Buller Court on Palmerston

Buller Court on Palmerston

4.5 out of 5
235 Palmerston Street Westport
The price is €78 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
€78
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Westport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (309 reviews)
Clean, easy, all i need, as a sales rep, top service, lovevthe short bread

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Buller Court on Palmerston
Westport Holiday Park And Motels

Westport Holiday Park And Motels

3 out of 5
31-37 Domett St Westport
The price is €60 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
€60
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (195 reviews)
Clean spacious accommodation, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Friendly staff and good location. Would be happy to stay here again.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Westport Holiday Park And Motels
Grand Suites Murchison

Grand Suites Murchison

5 out of 5
99 Waller St Murchison Tasman
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! (105 reviews)
Lovely bathroom facilities, very clean. Kitchen is well supplied for self catering.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 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 holiday home in Blacks Point. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Blacks Point Museum and Reefton Racecourse are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
Such beautiful setting close to amazing walks. Amazing swimming hole. Loved staying in a piece of history. Hosts were lovely and welcoming. Very comfortable amenities and great outdoor seating areas. 2nd time here and will definitely be back

Reviewed on 24 Jan 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
Stay at this golf cabin in Virgin Flat. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Mitchells Gully Gold Mine and Underworld Adventures ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
We had an amazing. Liane was a great host, kind, friendly and welcoming. The location is amazing and the photos do not do it justice - mountain and forest views out the window, and the hut is larger than we expected with beautiful timber.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Off grid holiday, immersed in native flora and fauna
Fabulous 4-bedroom villa with WiFi in charming Westport

Fabulous 4-bedroom villa with WiFi in charming Westport

Westport West Coast
Stay at this villa in Westport. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre are located nearby.
6/10 (2 reviews)
So very clean! A lovely house with warm fire and clean comfortable beds. Was a bit worried about check in as communication could ha e been better but it all worked fine. The owners were in an attached property which we would have liked to know but they were very quiet and friendly. We enjoyed our ...

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Fabulous 4-bedroom villa with WiFi in charming Westport
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.