Owen River Tavern

Situated 18km from Murchison, Owen River Tavern & Motel provides ideal campsite and motel accommodation for you to explore the South Island.

The pub itself is an old historic hotel building with a restaurant serving both authentic Chinese meals & bar meals. Pies and other snacks are also avail.

The area has a wide range of activities such as trout fishing, kayaking, white water rafting, caving, cycling, camping and tramping in New Zealand's native bush and mountains. The adjacent river front camping ground with powered sites and campervan facilities is also managed by the business.

There is a pool table, a dart board, a jukebox , SKY TV and internet access. Outside is a garden bar, great for the summer. Regularly live bands and other acts perform. The pub usually has a lively mix of regulars and travelers.