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Ultimate Descents - Family Rafting - Grade 2
If you're looking for an adventurous but safe activity the whole family can enjoy, then Buller Gorge Family Rafting is for you.
Set within beautiful mountain scenery and lush forest, this stretch of the Buller River is simply stunning and its Grade 2 waters offer exciting but not frightening white water action.
There will be the opportunity for everyone in your family to paddle, made easier with custom made paddles for children.
Experience the thrill of riding the rapids and floating over pools so clear you can see right to the bottom.
The kids will just love jumping of the rocks and having a swim in the crystal clear waters of the calmer parts of the river and enjoy riding the wave trains, a long series of waves providing endless fun.
Your entertaining guides will cater to all your family needs and provide all equipment and clothing. Hot showers and refreshments and snacks are also available after your epic adventure.
So do something extra special with the kids and take them on a thrilling rafting expedition they will never forget.
Duration: 2 hours on the water, allow 4 hours for the whole trip
What to bring: Swimwear
What's provided: Wetsuits, boots, thermal wear, splash jackets, helmets and life jackets
Location: Murchison
Price:
(Includes transportation to and from the river and snacks and refreshments)
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Joey from New Zealand wrote on 18 December 2018
The Ultimate Getaway
Our booking was made by accident,and it turned out to be the best decision about our trip. The staff are all accommodating, guides are great and explains the parts of the river (pockets, eddie, boil and such). My partner and I definitely had a blast! Will definitely reccomend with our friends. PS: It's so far the highlight of my Birthday Getaway.?
Rushdi Alghazzi from New Zealand wrote on 21 October 2018
Great experience
Great experience with understanding our kid fears.
Jan Picha from New Zealand wrote on 15 October 2018
Great
Everything was just great. NIce Granite canon, experienced guide. I recommend to everyone.
From Ultimate Descents - Family Rafting - Grade 2
Cheers Jan, it was great to meet you two and a pleasure to show you both around our beautiful rivers! Hope to see you both again :-)
Jay Berman from New Zealand wrote on 12 December 2013
Fantastic white water experience
We had booked the Level 2 family rafting trip, but no others had signed up, so we were talked into going with the Level 3-4 White water trip. We are thrilled that we did!!! The Buller Gorge is beautiful and the guides were expert -- both at steering the raft and keeping all of us calm and safe. We loved it.
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John Keating from New Zealand wrote on 14 January 2019
Complete Package
Great staff and service. Stunning views. Loved the tea & scones after. Highly recommend. Ps:we were bumped up to the next level, which was totally within our capabilities and well worth it