Each week, we highlight our fave tramping trails in New Zealand for day and multi day hikes across Nelson Tasman (and beyond!)
The Old Ghost Road, Kahurangi National Park

Beat the heavy summer foot traffic and jam-packed huts - winter is prime time to get out on this local favourite! (Plus the off-peak special is only $100 per person - what a bargain!)
The Details
- 85km one way
- Tramping ~ 4 to 5 days
- Biking ~ 2 to 3 days
- Lyell to Lyell Saddle Hut ~ 18km
- Lyell Saddle Hut to Ghost Lake Hut ~ 12km
- Ghost Lake Hut to Stern Valley ~ 13km
- Stern Valley Hut to Specimen Point ~ 25km
- Specimen Point Hut to Seddonville ~ 17km
The Experience
💫 A well-maintained and non-technical track. You’re able to take in the stunning landscape without constantly watching your feet
💫 Beautiful, cosy huts with roaring fires and fully equipped kitchens - just bring your feast!
💫 Stroll through mossy native forests, over glorious mountain tops and along roaring river gorges
You can book a return shuttle through Scrambled Legs or a vehicle relocation through Buller Adventures 🚗
And don’t forget to stop by the Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge for your post-hike feed!!
If you’ve got some OGR-specific questions, get in touch!