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Raft the legendary "Earthquake Rapids" - a classic New Zealand whitewater raft run though a stunning rain forest.

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.

Adult $180.00
Child $95.00

What's included

  • All river equipment/safety gear
  • A snack and locally roasted Certified Organic Fairtrade coffee, tea or hot chocolate after your trip

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

Restrictions

  • Minimum age 10 years old, or 13 when river is running high.

Notes

  • *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE NOTE ***

    Due to varying river and weather conditions, all customers MUST get in contact with the tour operator prior to their selected departure time to confirm departure.

    Wild Rivers Rafting reserves the right to cancel or postpone any trip for any reason such as adverse weather and river conditions.

  • Child price applies to ages under 14 years.

Available Bookings from 1 Dec to 14 Dec 2024

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  • Adult$144.00
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  • 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
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Bladdy good crack
Bladdy good crack
George from NZ
Earthquake Rapids on the Buller River.
Earthquake Rapids on the Buller River.
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Daniel from Germany
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You have to do this!
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Steffen Wuelfken from Germany wrote on 09 March 2024

Wild River Rafting

Riesen Spaß !!! Wunderschöne Landschaft !!! Die Guides waren mit unglaublich viel Spaß dabei. Würden es zu 100 Prozent weiterempfehlen

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Rainer Schrader from Germany wrote on 25 March 2019

Ein großer Spaß

Zwei nette Typen haben sich super um uns als Rafting-Neulinge gekümmert. Unser Guide James hat das Boot so gekonnt gesteuert, dass wir auch bei niedrigem Wasserstand durchaus unseren nassen Spaß in den Stromschnellen hatten.

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Ute from Germany wrote on 14 December 2017

Wenn Rafting dann hier!

Super persönlich. Die beiden Guides sind schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber super sympathisch. Die Raftingstrecke ist bei niedrigem Wasserstand nicht zu anspruchsvoll. Hat trotzdem riesigen Spaß gemacht. Alles sehr persönlich. Dauerte bei uns etwa von 10 bis 14 Uhr, alles in allem. Anschließend gabs Kekse und Kaffee! Lohnt sich sehr!!!

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LOL, what a great day!! So much fun with you.

Daniel from Germany wrote on 15 December 2016

Sehr sehr gut

Wir waren sehr er zufrieden und fühlten uns sehr sicher! Am Ende konnten wir gar nicht eng bekommen ?

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Carolyn from New Zealand wrote on 03 May 2021

Awesome experience

Very friendly guides

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