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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 RM314 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
RM314
RM361 total
18 Feb - 19 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! (307 reviews)
Clean and spotless room. Love the little extras .. the motions, lovely soap and shampoo, placemats, egg holders, large coffee press and towel warmer. We had everything we needed and more. Staffs was great. A very lovely stay and works would highly recommend to anyone.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Buller Court on Palmerston
Grand Suites Murchison

Grand Suites Murchison

5 out of 5
99 Waller St Murchison Tasman
The price is RM606 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
RM606
RM696 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (104 reviews)
clean spacious rooms

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Grand Suites Murchison
Westport Holiday Park And Motels

Westport Holiday Park And Motels

3 out of 5
31-37 Domett St Westport
The price is RM242 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM242
RM279 total
22 Feb - 23 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! (192 reviews)
The cottage room was very generous in size and spotless.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Westport Holiday Park And Motels
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.
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
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.