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Wild Rivers Rafting, ltd.

Tourist attractions

Corner State Highway 6 and New Creek Road, Upper Buller Gorge Rd, Westport, SI 7895
+64 3 789 8953

Description

Wild Rivers Rafting Ltd is a river guide-owned and operated company located in Inangahua Junction, New Zealand.

The company offers half-day whitewater rafting on the world-renowned Earthquake Section of the mighty Buller River, a classic New Zealand whitewater run. Wild Rivers Rafting is rated "Top Choice" by Lonely Planet, 2012 edition. The company runs two trips daily, at 10 am and 2 pm.

Wild Rivers Rafting offers a thrilling and exciting experience as they raft the legendary Earthquake Rapids, the section of the Buller River with the most whitewater in the breathtaking Buller Gorge. The adventure includes plenty of white water action, and participants get to challenge themselves at the "swim" rapid, then glide through deep pools and lush scenery. The company provides all river equipment and safety gear, and after the trip, participants can relax and enjoy a snack served with locally roasted Certified Organic Fairtrade coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Participants are advised to bring a towel, swimwear, and a sense of adventure. The river time is 2+ hours, and the total time allowed is 4 hours.

Wild Rivers Rafting meets at the Iron Bridge on State Highway 6 between Inangahua Junction and Murchison. The Iron Bridge is the bridge with traffic lights, and it is 37 km from Murchison (about 30 minutes) and 65 km from Westport (about 1 hour). The company reserves the right to cancel or postpone any trip for any reason, such as adverse weather or river conditions. Wild Rivers Rafting has received positive reviews on TripAdvisor, with many visitors describing it as a fantastic day out rafting down the beautiful Buller River.

The Buller River flows through the Buller Gorge and has far more rapids and bigger whitewater than any other section of the Buller River. Wild Rivers Rafting is Kiwi owned and operated, and its rafting operation is audited and certified by Maritime New Zealand. The company is also a member of the New Zealand Rafting Association. The rafting experience is river conditions dependent, and the company reserves the right to cancel trips at any time for safety reasons. Wild Rivers Rafting's top-qualified guides, Marty and Bruce, have a combined 40+ years of professional guiding on the mighty Buller River.

Details

Open days/Times: Monday-Sunday: 7 am-8:30 pm

Open Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Location

Corner State Highway 6 and New Creek Road, Upper Buller Gorge Rd, Westport, SI 7895

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