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Raft the legendary "Earthquake Rapids" - a classic New Zealand whitewater raft run though a stunning rain forest.
Highlights
- Ride down the legendary Buller River Earthquake Rapids, the section with the most whitewater in the Buller Gorge
- Wild Rivers Rafting, Ltd. is river-guide owned and operated
- Top qualified guides with combined 28+ years professional guiding on the mighty Buller River
- Audited and certified by Maritime New Zealand and members of the New Zealand Rafting Association
Join us on a wild ride down the legendary Buller River Earthquake Rapids, the section with the most whitewater in the breath taking Buller Gorge.
Adventurers will experience plenty of white water action. Challenge yourself at the "swim" rapid and the optional 8 metre cliff jump.
First Rafting Trip? - No worries! Your guides will give you full rafting safety instruction and are committed to making your river trip not only safe, but the best experience possible.
Because the Buller River is a large volume wild river with no dams to regulate the flow, the rapid Grade 3 to 4 varies with rainfall. Ask us about the river flow when you book.
Duration: River time 2+ hours. Allow 4 hours total.
Meeting point: Meet your guides on SH 6 at the Iron Bridge between Murchison and Westport. We'll transport you to the river trip start. Please see the map or ask us for directions if unsure.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$180.00
- Child$95.00
- Adult$144.00
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$180.00
- Child$95.00
- Adult$144.00
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$134.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Henrik Rasmussen from Denmark wrote on 24 November 2023
Amazing
Amazing
Marjolein van V from New Zealand wrote on 16 March 2023
Awesome day
What a lovely day! Beautiful surroundings and the best tour guide in NZ. The river wasn't high, so the water wasn't very wild, but nonetheless an experience I wouldn't want to miss. Thank you Marty!
Julia from Germany wrote on 01 March 2023
Great Experience
We really enjoyed our rafting trip with Marty. Everything is super well organised and provided: thermoshirts, wetsuits, sunblocker, helmets, lifevests and in the end even a hot drink and delicious nashies from Marty‘s own garden. The instruction session - where we got to learn all the commands and safety rules - prepared us well for the trip and made us feel safe. Besides that, the trip itself was so much fun and informative. We even got the chance to jump off a rock and also float in the river. Overall an awesome experience - definitely recommend
Oonagh Turner from New Zealand wrote on 19 February 2023
Fun trip
River level a bit low so maybe not as thrilling as it can be but lovely guide and opportunity to float/swim down part of the river and jump off a ledge into the water.
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samanthar10 from New Zealand wrote on 03 January 2025
Wonderful experience
We had such a fun family Adventure with the awesome team from Wild Rivers Rafting. The team are very experienced. They providing all the info & gear to keep you safe & warm. Big on safety whilst making it fun too. Breathtaking scenery as you float / paddle down the river. We had Dylan from Colorado, as our guide and he was outstanding. So chilled & great at teaching us what to do when in the white water areas. Kept everyone in the boat at ease. Our teen girls are still talking about how much fun it was. Thanks team!!