The Natural Flames Experience
Murchison
47 Waller Street, Murchison
A walk in beautiful mossy beech forest, with an extraordinary ending. Flames continually dancing on forest floor, surrounded by mosses and ferns. They just shouldn't be there.
Flames on forest floor
1/10
4WD through the farm
2/10
Getting there is half the fun
3/10
Beautiful beech forest
4/10
A magical experience for a family
5/10
Yum - pancakes and honey
6/10
Toasting marshmallows
7/10
Worth the big walk
8/10
Wow
9/10
The Natural Flames Experience - one of the South Island's best kept secrets.
10/10
Drive up beautiful valley in our 4WD. Pass old oil wells and discover the area's mining history. Cross a working farm; a chance to see a New Zealand sheep and deer farm from the inside. Walk through rich beech bush with ancient mosses and native birds and learn about pest management. Stumble across the constantly burning flames fuelled by natural gas seeping from underground reservoir. Have tea & pancakes (with local honey) cooked over these enchanted flames. "They just should not be there". The walk is one hour each way. The track is mostly level but fairly rough and unformed. Sturdy shoes and moderate fitness recommended. Exclusive access; small groups.
Operating Months
All year round
Weather Considerations
Check if bad weather expected.
Conditions
Discounts available for groups of four or more people, and for NZ Motor Home Association members.
Activity Duration
Tours (4 hours) depart 9.15am & 2pm (flexible).
Contact details
Address: 47 Waller Street, Murchison
Email: info@naturalflames.co.nz
Phone: +64 27 698 7244
Free Phone: 0800 687 244