Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Murchison has a few cafes, a couple of grocery stores, and a butchery curing notable ba-
con.
Kiwi Park Motels & Holiday Park
( 03-523 9248, 0800 228 080;
www.kiwipark.co.nz
;
170 Fairfax St; unpowered/powered sites from $20/25, cabins
$65-85, motels $140-225; )
This leafy park on the edge of town has plenty of accommoda-
tion options, from a campervan and tent area graced with mature trees, through to basic
cabins, and roomy motels nestled amongst the blooms. Cheery hosts and a menagerie of
friendly farm animals make this one happy family.
MOTEL, HOLIDAY PARK
$
Lazy Cow
( 03-523 9451;
www.lazycow.co.nz
;
37 Waller St; dm $30, d $74-90; )
It's easy to be a lazy cow
here, with all the comforts of home including cosy bedrooms and a sunny backyard.
Guests are welcomed with free muffins or cake, and there are freshly cooked evening
meals available on evenings when the hosts aren't running their popular onsite
Cow Shed
(
6-9pm Thurs-Sat)
restaurant.
HOSTEL
$
Commercial Hotel
( 03-523 9696;
www.commercialhotel.co.nz
;
cnr Waller & Fairfax Sts; s/d/tr $40/75/100; 8am-8.30pm;
)
This sunny corner pub with super street-appeal meets required standards in its dining
room, and features a bar with a pool table, appealing outdoor tables, and solid pub grub
(mains $14 to $29). Down the checkerboard-and-crimson hallway is a series of cheap but
charming bedrooms sharing bathrooms and a cupboard-sized kitchen.
HOTEL
$
Murchison Lodge
(
B&B
$$
03-523 9196, 0800 523 9196;
www.murchisonlodge.co.nz
;
15 Grey St; s incl breakfast $150-210, d incl breakfast
$175-235; closed May-Aug; )
Surrounded by native trees, this B&B is within a short
walk of the Buller River; the owners' friendly dog will probably accompany you. Attract-
ive timber features, quality artwork and charming hosts add to the comfortable feel.
Home-reared bacon and eggs for breakfast, plus evening meals by arrangement.
Information
There is no ATM in town; the postal agency is on Fairfax St.
The Murchison Visitor Centre (
Click here
)
has info on local activities and transport.
