Driving from Mokihinui to Seddonville | West Coast | New Zealand | 4K

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Driving from Mokihinui to Seddonville, on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

Mokihinui is a small coastal settlement about 40km north of Westport on the western side of Kahurangi National Park. The Mokihinui River is a top-quality river providing fantastic wilderness fishing, with large heads of fish that can easily reach trophy size. The river is one of the country's top wilderness rivers, with great fishing along its length, with the two upper branches being the most popular. The river gives access to Trout, Whitebaiting, Herring, and Kahawai fishing in the bordering river; and surf casting for Rig and Snapper off the beach.

The Kahurangi National Park is on the town's doorstep. It is the perfect spot for a relaxing break away or to use as a base for hunting, fishing, or whitebaiting. There are various accommodation options available in Mokihinui, with great dining options. The town is situated between the sea and the foothills of the Glasgow Range. SH67 passes through Mokihinui just before its northernmost end. Mokihinui is the perfect place to relax. You can light a bonfire on the beach, toast marshmallows on the fire, or listen to the waves lapping at your doorstep.

The historic township of Seddonville is located about 50km north of Westport, about halfway between Westport and Karamea. Seddonville is surrounded by native bush-clad hills, mountains, and wilderness. The town was named following a visit by Premier Richard John Seddon in 1903. At the time, the township was a small coal mining settlement on the south bank of the Mokihinui River.

The town is known for its historical role in New Zealand's coal mining industry. One of the access points for the Charming Creek Walkway is located at Seddonville, which along with the Chasm Creek walkway, are prominent reminders of the area's mining heritage. Both of these walkways follow abandoned railway lines

New Zealand's longest track, The Old Ghost Road trail, is in Seddonville. The trail follows an old gold miners' route linking the ghost town of Lyell in the Buller Gorge with Seddonville near the Mokihinui River mouth, where it leads out to the Tasman Sea. The trail passes through impressive native forest, river flats, open tussock tops, and remote valleys of the Buller district