West Coast - Seddonville
Seddonville is an area on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. The Old Ghost Road trail finishes here at the Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge where the mouth of the Mokihinui River leads out to the Tasman Sea. The settlement is lightly populated and known for the historical role it played in New Zealand's coal mining industry. Located about 50km north of Westport in the Northern Buller Region, Seddonville is surrounded by native bush, mountains and wilderness. One end of the Charming Creek Walkway is located at Seddonville. Seddonville was named in honour of the legendary Liberal Premier Richard Seddon. It was also the site of an early experiment in state socialism – New Zealand’s first state-owned coal mine opened there in 1903. more
When the name was chosen in 1893 Seddon joked that he hoped the town would prosper, as he wouldn’t want his name to be associated with failure. ‘King Dick’ didn’t get his wish: the mine struggled and was closed in 1914, eight years after his death.
Later in the 20th century the Seddonville area became a centre for private and co-operative mines, and hydraulic mining technology was pioneered there. But due to its exceptionally high sulfur content, Seddonville coal became difficult to sell. Mining ceased in the 1990s, and only a small community remains. The main reminders of the area’s mining heritage are the Chasm Creek and Charming Creek walkways, both of which follow abandoned railway lines.
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HABITAT SPORTS - Westport
HABITAT SPORTS - Westport
Mobile-friendly - Get your Hire Bikes, hard tail or full suspension, from the people who service and ride bikes. With a good number of full /multi-day rides in and around Westport such as Old Ghost Road , Denniston Plateau, Charming Creek, Heaphy Track, Paparoa and Pike 29 Track. We offer a shuttle service as well as service workshop and Retail shop.
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- +64 3 788 8002
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- 234 Palmerston St, Westport, West Coast, New Zealand
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HIKENBIKE - Seddonville, West Coast
HIKENBIKE - Seddonville, West Coast
Mobile-friendly - ORIGINAL SHUTTLE AND RELOCATION PROVIDERS FOR THE OGR. Recognised SPECIALISTS in VEHICLE RELOCATION, from $160-$170 incl. Lock boxes at both ends, free secure fenced parking in Seddonville for ultimate peace of mind. SHUTTLES run on demand to suit you. For any size group our competitive pricing structure will not be beaten. Check our website for prices and customer reviews.
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ROUGH AND TUMBLE BUSH LODGE - Seddonville
ROUGH AND TUMBLE BUSH LODGE - Seddonville
Mobile-friendly - The Rough and Tumble Bush Lodge is managed by the Charitable Trust that operates The Old Ghost Road. From the front deck you can just about cast a fishing line into the mighty Mokihinui River. From each room, the jagged edge of the Glasgow Range silhouettes an untouched sky. Any direction you listen or look, you're immersed in native wilderness.
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- +64 3 782 1337
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- Mokihinui Rd, Seddonville, Westport, New Zealand
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THE HEAPHY BUS COMPANY & TREK EXPRESS - South Island
THE HEAPHY BUS COMPANY & TREK EXPRESS - South Island
Trampers transport to all tracks in the northern part of the South Island, including Kahurangi Park, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman. For all numbers of persons we can pick up by 4WD from accommodation or airport anytime of day to one or both ends of tracks including: Heaphy, Tablelands, Wangapeka, the Cobb Valley, and the Leslie Karamea.
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- +64 3 540 2042
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- 0800 128 735 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 67 Seaton Valley Road, Mapua, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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Paint Pouring for Beginners
Have you ever heard of Paint Pouring? It’s basically creating art by pouring paint onto a canvas. However, it is not that simple! In this class I will show you how to create your own paint pouring medium you add to ...
Where: Pink Possum Quilting, Greymouth, Grey
Address: 511 State Highway 6, Greymouth, Grey
From: 10:00am on Sunday 21st April 2024
To: 12:30pm on Sunday 15th December 2024
Reefton Wool Day 2024
Join us to hear how our speakers have come to be part of our community, their journey as a crafter or a journey that they have taken because of their love of yarn. Shop in our merchants mall and take part in our raffles ...
Where: Reefton Workingmens Club, Reefton, Buller
Address: 55 Bridge St, Reefton, Buller
From: 10:00am on Tuesday 21st May 2024
To: 3:00pm on Tuesday 21st May 2024