Murchison Travel Guide

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Stunning sunset @ the longest swing bridge in NZ
Stunning sunset @ the longest swing bridge in NZ
This was on my way to St Arnaud and the Nelson Lakes. Epic day drive. Had to stop and take this shot. No filter! #newzealand #roadtrip #nofilter
This was a great find with several walking paths. $10NZ
Bridge is 110m, 361 feet
Buller Gorge River
Murchison, NZ
#hadtodoit NZs longest swingbridge. $10 so make it worthwhile! #newzealand #roadtrip #dontlookdown
Grand Suites Murchison

Grand Suites Murchison

5 out of 5
99 Waller St Murchison Tasman
The price is AU$186 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$186
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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! (101 reviews)
Beautiful accommodation. Very clean and comfortable… except for the couch, which was comfy to sit on but so low that you struggled to get off it.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Grand Suites Murchison
Mataki Motels

Mataki Motels

3 out of 5
34 Hotham Street Murchison
The price is AU$134 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
AU$134
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Murchison. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Murchison Museum and Boer War Memorial ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
Spacious, clean and tidy and well appointed. Nice quiet location away from the main road

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Mataki Motels
Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

3 out of 5
30 Fairfax Street Murchison
The price is AU$154 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$154
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Murchison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Murchison Museum and Boer War Memorial ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (184 reviews)
Lovely garden setting, clean and comfortable room, convenient to the cafes and pub in Murchison. Perfect stopover for the trip from Nelson to Greymouth.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours
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.
Nestled in the beautiful New Zealand bush a classic Kiwi bach.

Nestled in the beautiful New Zealand bush a classic Kiwi bach.

Granity West Coast
Stay at this holiday home in Granity. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attraction Charming Creek Walkway is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Great, comfortable place. Warm, inviting, and the hosts were friendly.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Nestled in the beautiful New Zealand bush a classic Kiwi bach.
Home with stunning River and Ocean views. Pet-friendly

Home with stunning River and Ocean views. Pet-friendly

Mokihinui West Coast
Stay at this holiday home in Mokihinui. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Great!
Loved the area, house was great. Would definitely come back.

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Home with stunning River and Ocean views. Pet-friendly
Perfect Family Getaway by the beach

Perfect Family Getaway by the beach

Hector West Coast
Stay at this beach holiday home in Hector. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attraction Charming Creek Walkway is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Great stay. Recommend

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Perfect Family Getaway by the beach
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.

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Reviews of Murchison

4.3
Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very interesting and historical place. Will return in the next year or so.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The location provided us with a necessary stop over travelling from Nelson to Christchurch.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

lovely welcoming people