Driving SH6 from Longford to Murchison | Tasman | New Zealand | 4K

Categories: Tasman Region

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Driving SH6 from Longford to Murchison, in the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island.

Natural beauty and once in a life time experiences are what you can expect from Murchison, without the hustle of numerous chain stores, fast food franchises or tourist bus queues. The town is the true definition of an undiscovered outdoor paradise, located in the top half of New Zealand's South Island. With an unassuming and unpretentious face, this small town is home to some truly unique and stunning activities, eateries', outdoor adventures and a large number of amazing accommodation options, from back packer and holiday parks through to 5-star luxury. Murchison's township is an ode to its gold mining past with many buildings still in their original form from the late 1800's and early 1900s.

Murchison is known as the whitewater capital of New Zealand because there are literally rivers all around the area. These include the Gowan, Mangles, Matiri, Glenroy, Matakitaki, Maruia and Buller rivers. For anybody into canoeing or kayaking the region offers some of the best all-grades options in New Zealand.