At the northern trailhead of The Old Ghost Road, a special wilderness accommodation and cafe experience lies waiting to be discovered. Begin or end your Old Ghost Road adventure with a night at the Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge, or just relax and soak up the ambience of our pristine setting – all are welcome. We offer deeply comfortable accommodation, hearty meals and relaxed friendly hosts, along with a range of local beer and wines.

We are 3.5km from the northern end of the OGR. We have 6 motel units available which are capable of sleeping 18 guests. We have WI-FI, a bike wash area, secure shelter for bike storage and have parking for while you are on the trail. We have a restaurant for hot meals or takeaways for when you finish your journey and a small shop for any essential needs you may have. We look forward to seeing you at the Seddonville hotel. Thank you, Graeme.

Whether biking or hiking, you’ll find Murchison conveniently situated just 30km from Lyell (the start/end of the track). Offering self or fully-catered home-style accommodation to groups of all sizes (max 18). All six of our bedrooms have fully made-up beds in a variety of rooming arrangements. Breakfasts, cut-lunches and evening meals are part of our “Ghost-Road Special” packages…. contact us for details. On-site facilities at The Lazy Cow include our fully licensed “Cow Shed Restaurant”, unlimited wifi, laundry, storage, wash-down and service stands (with tools) and some spares.

10 minutes from the Seddonville-end of The Old Ghost Road you’ll find Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation and Camping Ground. Bounded by nikau-fringed native bush, the Tasman Sea and Mokihinui River, Gentle Annie is a great spot to stay before or after your OGR adventure! We have 4 private self-contained holiday homes, a backpacker-style lodge and camping sites offering stunning views, right next to the beautiful beach. Enjoy delicious cuisine and coffee at the Cowshed Cafe.