How to find Birds Ferry Lodge
From the South, After passing through Charleston, drive for 8KM, After crossing the BIG TOTORA RIVER, at the top of the hill turn left into Birds Ferry Road.
From the North, 17km from Westport on SH6 you will come to Birds Ferry Road on your Right.
From Nelson, 6km out of Westport take the turn for Greymouth (SH6) and drive for 11km. Once on Birds Ferry Road follow the power poles for 1.8km, on the unsealed road, to the gate where a warm welcome awaits you.
| From |
time
|
km
|
| Westport |
15
minutes
|
17
|
| Charleston |
11
minutes
|
8
|
| Greymouth |
60
minutes
|
85
|
| Franz Josef |
4.5
hours
|
260
|
| Christchurch |
4
hours
|
330
|
| Nelson |
3.5
hours
|
250
|
| Karamea |
2
hours
|
115
|
| Murchison |
2
hours
|
120
|
A Helipad is available GPS location S41° 51.674' E171° 29.407'
An
aerial view of Birds Ferry Lodge towards the West.