The
Buller and West Coast are regarded
as New Zealand's premier white water regions.
Almost every
traveler exploring the South Island of New Zealand on their way from Christchurch or the
West Coast up to Nelson, or going the other way, passes through Murchison,
not just a great place to stop for gas and a rest. The Murchison area hosts a secret not everyone
knows about - exhilarating white water and rugged
West Coast scenery which make rafting the Buller
Gorge an adventure not to miss. Join us on a raft
journey through spectacular granite canyons for
what is undoubtedly the Buller’s
best rafting trip. “With
the emphasis on fun and participation” Buller
Gorge Rafting could well be the most enjoyable
activity on your holiday in New Zealand. Being the only
company to run Ariki
Falls, our favourite run, gives us the luxury of being the only
ones out on the water. That's right, just
us and maybe the odd adventurous kayaker in
the Buller river's untamable wilderness.
The
Buller river when first discovered
was flat and utilised by the settlers to
ferry gear down to the coast or up to Nelson via
the many gold mining towns situated along the
Buller. Major earthquakes throughout the region
have seen debris, rocks and ground movement in
the river which have now created white water rapids
and exciting sections all the way down the Buller
river. One of these particular features ( our
favourite run ) is know by the locals as Ariki
Falls, meaning "Chief" . It is an uplifted
section of the river bottom which in low river
levels makes for a five meter waterfall. Recent
smaller earthquakes have reshaped the Chief of
the Buller into a solid 4+ waterfall at low flows
only run commercially by Ultimate Descents New
Zealand.
• Consistent flows
• Reliable big volume rafting
• Biggest white water on the Buller
• Thrills for experienced and first timers alike
Controlled Standup
surf in O'Sullivan's bottom eddy, medium high flow ( play rafting
at it's best )
Not only
do we have some of the most exciting, scenic
and remote rivers in the country, the Buller
River is the largest free flowing in New Zealand
meaning we have water - and plenty of it all
year round!
We offer a large
range of river trips and can cater for all
levels of adventure.
So whether you‘re
a big water rafting thrill-seeker, want the
unique experience of a heli-rafting
expedition, or just want a safe and entertaining
family rafting experience - UDNZ has a
trip for you.
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