didgeridorien Says: This swingbridge is 110 m long and the longest in New Zealand. You can walk across it, or take a comet line that makes you fly across. You can also go gold panning here or take a walk across the fault line of the 1929 Murchison eartquake.
Westport Holiday park & Motels: Near the beach
didgeridorien Says: There's a lot of different accomodation possible here, from tent sites to a motel. BBQ, playground, laundry, kitchen and internet.
fishandchips Says: Murchison is a central point between Nelson and the West Coast so you can make Murchison as stop point for a day or two tramping etc before getting back onto a bus and moving on. There are plenty of companies doing the Nelson / West Coast route with your best option for...
fishandchips Says: Murchison a very nice golf course just to the north of the township. It is a 9 hole course and is located alongside the Buller River and has superb mountain views. I have played here once and found the fairways and greens in very good condition. With the amount of rain they...
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There's a lot of different accomodation possible here, from tent sites to a motel. BBQ, playground, laundry, kitchen and internet.
Q: We are planning a trip over Thomson Pass and D’Urville Pass and down Matakitaki valley with one way out being to...

A: This is not one of the common hikes in NZ, so I cannot imagine there is any regular shuttle service. I even struggle to remember if I have ever seen a taxi in Murchison....
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Murchison is the gateway to the west coast. It's the centre for all outdoor activities. You can go to the Buller Gorge from there.
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Murchison is a handy mid-point stop when travelling between Nelson and the West Coast. It is located between two rivers, including the regions main river, the Buller, plus lots of hills. This makes......
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Murchison and the Buller Gorge

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