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Heli-bike the Old Ghost Road

Heli-biking is the ultimate mountain biking experience and here at Murchison Heli Tours, we are extremely fortunate to have one of the worlds best tracks right on our doorstep.

If time doesn’t allow you to spend the 3-5 days to fully experience The Old Ghost Rd Trail then our AS350B3 Helicopter is able to transport you and your bike on specially designed bike racks to various locations along the trail. Locations include-Lyell carpark, Lyell Saddle Hut, Ghost Lake Hut, Stern Valley Hut, Specimen Point Hut, and the Rough and Tumble Lodge, Seddonville.

From $250 / pp (based on 6 ppl)

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Helicopter Transfers

Completing The Old Ghost Road is a great achievement!!!!

Once its over you may be tired and sore. This is the perfect time to get a helicopter transfer back to your vehicle at the start of the track. Our specially designed bike racks will ensure that your bikes are safe and secure for the flight back.

 Some of our most popular options are:

Seddonville to Lyell Carpark

Lyell Carpark to Seddonville

Seddonville to Mount Montgomery- For those that want to finish off the adventure with a downhill ride back to the Lyell Carpark.

 

From $300 / pp (based on 6 ppl)

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Gear Drops, The Old Ghost Rd

Mountain biking up steep gradients can be hard enough. Put the weight of a pack on your back and things just got a lot harder.

With the utilisation of our Cabri G2 helicopter, we are able to take the weight off your shoulders making your ride far more enjoyable. We can drop food, beverages and packs into your desired location. Maximum of 100kg per load. Conditions apply- See Below

From $500 / per load

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The Old Ghost Road In A Day Challenge

Meet at Murchison Heli Tours early in the morning to enjoy the best time in the day to fly to one of the higher spots on the track. 

Pedal the best parts of the track to either Seddonville or Specimen Point Hut to where your helicopter will pick you up at a pre-arranged time and transport you back to Murchison.

There is also the option to fly in one day, stay a night at either a hut or campsite and get picked up the following day.

A good level of fitness is needed for this one!!!

From $600/ pp (based on 6ppl)

CONDITIONS –  Although we have access to a variety of great weather forecasts, sometimes the forecasts are not as accurate as we would like. Due to fast changing and unpredictable weather conditions we are unable to 100 percent guarantee that gear will make it to your desired location. We strongly recommend that you pack essential items with you just incase we are unable to get there. 

RUBBISH – Please ensure you take ALL rubbish out with you. There are NO rubbish collection services at the huts. If you require a rubbish removal this will be another flight and will be added onto the cost of your flights.