The Buller River, alias the descriptive Maori name "Kawatiri" meaning "swift and deep," winds irresistibly through the heavily forested Buller Gorge. The entry of the Buller River into the Tasman Sea at Westport seems sedate compared to the thrills that await adventurers along its reaches: Westport is home to Buller Adventure Tours, the people who put these adventures within your reach.
A warm welcome from all of us at Buller Adventure Tours. Our goals are to provide you with a quality, well priced adventure where friendly and experienced staff cater for your individual needs, ensuring you have a fun and memorable experience. Our environment is a major selling point of Buller Adventure Tours and all our guides enjoy their work and surroundings. It is our policy to leave all areas as good as or better than we found them, providing our customers and future visitors with an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
We are passionate about our service and truly enjoy working with people in such an inspiring environment. Regardless of the experience, you can relax with the knowledge that your well being is managed by a team of true professionals using the latest safety equipment and comprehensive safety procedures. Buller Adventure Tours has an 18 year history of running adventure tours on the West Coast. Our operation is in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health regulations, and the Maritime Safety Authority Rules and Regulations for Commercial Rafting and Jetboating. All our staff hold a current First Aid Certificate and all our Raft Guides and Jetboat Drivers are registered with the Maritime Safety Authority in conjunction with the NZ Commercial Rafting and Jetboat Associations.
Experience over 1¼ hours jetboating through the enchanting sub-tropical rainforest of the Lower Buller Gorge. Skim the shallows, play in pressure waves and flirt with the massive rocks and craggy overhangs of this mighty river, then brace yourself for some breathtaking jetspins!
A round trip of over 40 kms, this personalised and informative jetboat ride gives ample opportunity to explore and discover more of this incredible environment. Packed with variety and at great value, this river journey will prove to be a true New Zealand highlight!
Our Jetboat Operation is registered and in compliance with the Maritime Safety Authority Rules and Regulations for Commercial Jetboating and we are members of the New Zealand Commercial Jetboat Association.
Jet Spin
On our exciting jet boat ride through the Buller Gorge we provide: Lifejacket, spray jacket and pants, fleece hat, gloves and sunglasses. Please bring: Warm Clothes
