The Old Ghost Rd

Wow! Such an amazing achievement for the passionate crew that completed this trail for us to enjoy. Perfect mix of intrepid and healthy hard work to take this journey.

You'll be hard pressed to find 85km of anything this amazing!!Old Ghost is the result of many thousands of hours spent by local men and woman punching the mountains until they yielded a trail.And what a trail!!Whether running, biking or trekking, few trails offer such varied scenery on such a manicured surface.It's with good reason that the huts are booked out many months in advance.I highly recommend checking out the trail in one day at the Old Ghost Road Ultra. Simply magic.

This is a sensational track – to walk or cycle. They have done an immense job to create a proper track over the entire 85km. This is fantasy back country stuff. Not just orange stickers nailed to trees, but dynamite and diggers and aggregate. The track is so well graded for cyclists that walkers stride up hill, barely noticing the climb. The huts are beautifully positioned and very well equipped – there are even bush showers. Each day has its own interest; 1st – Rising through beech woods, 2nd – ridge above the tree line, 3rd – skyline ridge (and the steps), 4th Boneyard (1929 earthquake carnage), and 5th – Mokihinui Gorge. I walked it in five days and will be back to cycle it in two, though there are other more heroic options.

Amazing cycle trail. Couple of trampers' cars had been broken into at the Lyell end when we set off - take care

Superb walk, easy grades, spectacular exposure and great views. Excellent huts with lots of interesting points all through the hike. Great achievement to put this track through pristine country.

I'd recommend taking 3 days to ride the length of the trail. This will allow you plenty of photo opportunities! Trail is in great condition, with only a few places where it is difficult. Trail difficulty is intermediate with a few advanced sections, the most difficult section is between Ghost Lake hut and Skyline Steps

A great 5 1/2 hour ride up to highest point (Heavens Door) and back out to Lyell with a lunch break at Lyell Saddle hutDon't forget to make a donation to the hard working track maintenance team fund if you are just doing a day trip and avoid paying hut fees. A fine snapshot of NZ native bush and high country scenery with some cool mountain bike track to boot

Loved the experience. AMAZING track. Great huts to stay over night (fully equipped with gas). Best 3 days in the wild" :)"

One of the better if not the best outdoor experiences to have. Amazing trail which was well maintained with immaculate huts along the route.