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
Madsen Promotions Tribute to Queen + Bee Gees
Paul Madsen as Freddie Mercury, along with his session Band, Paul has been Tributing Queen for 12 years and in this time the Show has performed all around New Zealand at private functions, Clubs and Theatres Since the ...
Where: Regent Theatre, Hokitika, Westland
Address: 23 Weld St, Hokitika, Westland
From: 7:30pm on Friday 28th June 2024
To: 10:20pm on Friday 28th June 2024
Matariki Family Fun Weekend!
Family fun at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park in Hokitika! 10am to 3pm for the whole park plus train rides, then 5pm to 8pm Night Time Train Rides, opening Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June. Visiting trains, ...
Where: Westland Industrial Heritage Park, Hokitika, Westland
Address: Heritage Park Road off The Airport Drive, Hokitika, Westland
From: 10:00am on Friday 28th June 2024
To: 8:00pm on Saturday 29th June 2024
Hollie Smith 'The Bones Tour' II - Westport
Hollie Smith Announces Exclusive "The Bones Tour " Solo and Intimate run of shows this Winter. Renowned singer-songwriter Hollie Smith is set to captivate audiences once again with her upcoming solo tour, ‘The ...
Where: NBS Theatre, Westport, Buller
Address: 105 Palmerston St, Westport, Buller
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 3rd August 2024
To: 9:00pm on Saturday 3rd August 2024
Hollie Smith 'The Bones Tour' II - Hokitika
Hollie Smith Announces Exclusive "The Bones Tour " Solo and Intimate run of shows this Winter. Renowned singer-songwriter Hollie Smith is set to captivate audiences once again with her upcoming solo tour, ‘The ...
Where: Regent Theatre, Hokitika, Westland
Address: 23 Weld St, Hokitika, Westland
From: 7:30pm on Sunday 4th August 2024
To: 9:00pm on Sunday 4th August 2024
West Coast Community Expo
Come and join us for an awesome day of: Healings Clairvoyants Crafts Crystals Clothing Workshops Food Live Music Raffles All proceeds will be donated to The West Coast Cancer Society.
Where: Greymouth High School, Greymouth, Grey
Address: High Street, Greymouth, Grey
From: 10:00am on Saturday 17th August 2024
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 17th August 2024
Balls N Bingo! West Coast
New year, new vibes, and a fabulous facelift for the Balls N Bingo show! For the past 4 years, Balls N Bingo has been the original leading Drag Queen Bingo in New Zealand, and guess what? The girls are turning up the ...
Where: Reefton Workingmen's Club, Reefton, Buller
Address: 55 Bridge St, Reefton, Buller
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 24th August 2024
To: 9:30pm on Saturday 24th August 2024
Badjelly the Witch Glow Show
Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show! Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the ...
Where: Regent Theatre, Hokitika, Westland
Address: 23 Weld St, Hokitika, Westland
From: 11:00am on Thursday 3rd October 2024
To: 11:55am on Thursday 3rd October 2024