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Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
30 Fairfax Street, Murchison, 7007
  • Murchison Museum
    3 min walk
  • Boer War Memorial
    7 min walk
  • The Cow Shed Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Murchison Tea Rooms
    2 min walk

Room options

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Tui Cabin | Terrace/patio

Tui Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Kea Studio | Terrace/patio

Kea Studio

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Falcon Cabin | Terrace/patio

Falcon Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Weka Studio

Weka Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Murchison

When you stay at Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours in Murchison, you'll be within the region of Lake Rotoiti. .This lodge is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Murchison Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Boer War Memorial.
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What's nearby

  • Murchison Museum - 3 min walk
  • Boer War Memorial - 7 min walk
  • Murchison Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Buller Gorge - 16 min drive
  • Nelson Lakes National Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murchison Tea Rooms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beechwoods Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rivers Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cow Shed Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Commercial Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

Lodge in Murchison with free parking
Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours offers 4 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. This Murchison lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 200 (one-way), (from 4 to 13 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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RiverSong Cottages House
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Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours Lodge
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Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours Lodge Murchison

Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 166 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was perfectly situated, handy to town, quiet and had good parking. Our room was clean and very cosy. The check in system was easy and the owner living onsite was available if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was far from off the beaten track infacr it was less the a 5 min walk to everything and what a awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed location and spacious accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lyndal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable & conveniently located. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We met with friends who are caravanning around the South Island. So they were across the road from us. WE had dinner and breakfast with them. It was so convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a stop in Murchison. Perfect for our one night with The Cow Shed providing great food just a few minute walk around the corner.

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole process was spot on. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We never saw the owner/staff but our key was in the lockbox and we were given instructions bf we arrived. Room was clean and comfortable. We received an invoice as soon as we left which was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiree

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Quiet peaceful surroundings (beautiful gardens with lots of bird life) tidy rooms, comfortable beds, good water pressure. Nice little stop on our way around the area. Thanks Arran
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, beautiful outlook
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Could do with a larger basin in the bathroom but the great bed made up for that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was roomy and comfortable, especially with the use of the deck.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little units in a tranquil quiet environment. The only negative was having to park out on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so lovely, Arron was friendly and helpful. We had a great sleep, a barbecue, and relaxed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in center of town.Lovely property in quiet area set in garden
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mow Chiu

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean property with really pretty backyard garden. Easy check-in process to pick up the keys.

8/10 Good

Ginny, Chantilly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Quiet and peaceful property. Wish we could have stayed a little longer to take advantage of the bike trails in Murchison. Hope to come back again in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic host and great stop for a family. Room was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Regine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and well worth the stay if heading out on the OGR
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022