Set among 4 acres of gardens, Murchison Lodge offers free breakfast and free Wi-Fi internet access. Guests can enjoy the cozy log fire in the guest lounge, or admire the mountain views from the terrace. Breakfast consists of homemade bread, fruit from the orchard, homemade bacon and fresh eggs cooked on the BBQ. Home-cooked dinner is served upon request, along with a number of local wines and beers. Free tea and coffee are available all day. Murchison Lodge is 4 minutes’ drive from Murchison Golf Club. Nelson Lakes National Park is a 45-minute drive away. All rooms are heated, and come with a private bathroom. Some rooms include a private patio or views over Buller River. Murchison Lodge offers guests free use of bicycles and golf equipment. Activities such as kayaking, jet boating and rafting can be organized by the property. The property can also arrange trips to the Pancake Rocks and the Natural Flames Experience, a natural gas seep which creates flames out of the ground.