Upper Buller Gorge

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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
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

3 out of 5
31-37 Domett St Westport
The price is S$89 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
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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 ...
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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.

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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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Clean unit with all the amenities needed. Superb spa bath. Lovely, helpful staff. Friendly yet vety professional. Thank you.

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Mataki Motels

Mataki Motels

3 out of 5
34 Hotham Street Murchison
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The price is S$119 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
S$119
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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Stay at this ski hotel in Murchison. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Murchison Museum and Boer War Memorial ...
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Lantern Court Motel

Lantern Court Motel

3 out of 5
63 Broadway Street Reefton West Coast
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