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. Earthquake Slip Rapids/Buller Gorge:
» BBQ/Lunch (vegetarians catered for on request » Transport & safe, secure parking » Top quality safety including: wetsuit, booties, thermal top, spray jacket, life jacket and helmet. » Full safety instruction and experienced professional river guides who have a wealth of local knowledge.
Please bring: Towel and swimwear
Raft the "Earthquake Slip" rapids (Grade 3-4), the largest and most entertaining whitewater of the mighty Buller River. Dare yourself to leap off a 9m cliff, swim a Grade 2 rapid and paddle our self-bailing inflatable kayaks.
2½ to 3 hours of fun and whitewater action coupled with the intensely beautiful surroundings of the rugged Buller Gorge.
This quality river trip finishes below the old gold town of Lyell with a riverbank sausage sizzle, crisp salad, cookies and refreshments.
Trip Duration: 3½ hours (allow 5½ - 6 hours)
Price: NZ$110.00/adult Family Fun/Eco- Adventure Rafting Tour:
Join us on a pioneering journey through the calmer stretches of the stunning Lower Buller Gorge.
Rich with history and with an abundance of native rainforest, this "soft adventure" trip is suitable for most age groups and fitness levels.
Simply slip into a lifejacket, climb on board our oar framed raft and prepare to kick back and soak up this tranquil setting on this almost effortless rafting experience -- accompanied by pat?fruit, cheese, crackers and refreshments.
