Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

3.0 star property

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Weka Studio | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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30 Fairfax Street, Murchison, 7007
  • Place, Murchison Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Boer War Memorial
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Murchison Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Tui Cabin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Falcon Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Kea Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Weka Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours

This smoke-free lodge features tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available.
Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours offers 4 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. This Murchison lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours, you're just a quick walk from Murchison Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes mountain biking, a playground and bicycles to rent
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Murchison Museum and 7 minutes on foot from Boer War Memorial
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours also features a garden and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Murchison lodge is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Off The Beaten Trail Accommodation & Bike Tours Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 199 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed and very good large shower recess.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We’re touring around staying in lots of different places and this was by far the most comfortable, the bed was great, the shower was powerful and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Izaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely little place as a perfect pit stop whilst travelling south! Clean and tidy room with a very comfortable bed! Lovely setting which was perfect for breakfast listening to the birds :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice outdoor shared space with hammock and grill area. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom set up well and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Never saw any staff but the room was spotless and comfortable.
Very comfortable room!
Loved hanging out on the porch and visiting with our cabin neighbors.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds rather firm. Motel unit very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spotless room Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool place to stay! Lovely cabin / Lockwood type 2 bedroom house in a beautiful garden. White water rafting was nearby & awesome, as well as Murchison golf course which was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely garden setting, clean and comfortable room, convenient to the cafes and pub in Murchison. Perfect stopover for the trip from Nelson to Greymouth.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in everything was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming, clean, spacious, beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely find
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spaceous unit in town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property in a beautiful valley. Very helpful manager. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff ,nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yew Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet cabin. Didn't see the owner til the day we check out. Quiet warm cabin for the recent cold front at Murchison. Good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed location and spacious accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was in good condition. Comfortable bed and the heater worked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cabin laid back feeling !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eitan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a night, was clean and convinient, host was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely room & located off main street which was good. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary

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