Stuff to do in Westport

Buller Adventure Tours

This amazing pristine environment provides us with an adventure location second to none! Buller Adventure Tours, with it's 20 years of providing unique West Coast Adventure, has activities which are as dynamic and diverse as its awe-inspiring surroundings.

RAFTING: The 'Earthquake Slip Rapids' are a mixture of Grade 3 & 4 and provide the most entertaining whitewater on the mighty Buller River, which maintains consistent summer river flows. This 3 hour river adventure on the West Coast's largest volume river, provides a variety of invigorating experiences. Our professional river guides cater for all thrill levels, with the emphasis on fun, participation and safety.

JET BOATING: Experience an awe-inspiring 1 1/4 hour jetboating adventure through the majestic Lower Buller Gorge. Skim the shallows, play in pressure waves and flirt with the massive rocks and craggy overhangs of the mighty Buller River, then brace yourself for some breathtaking jetspins!

HORSE TREK: Explore the incredible West Coast countryside on horseback. Native bush, sandy river beaches and fresh water creeks are all part of this awesome horse trekking experience.

QUAD BIKING: Negotiate varied terrain including twisting native bush trails, river beaches, creek crossings, and moderate to steep climbs and descents on the latest Suzuki sport quads.

Buller Swing Bridge

Make sure you put aside a few hours to enjoy all the activities the Buller Gorge Swingbridge has to offer.

Nowhere else in New Zealand do you have the opportunity to participate in such a wide range of activities.

 Walk New Zealand‚s longest Swingbridge.

 Fly across the river on our high speed Comet Line.

 Try your luck at gold panning.

 Take a guided walk around the fascinating White‚s Peninsula.

 Book a raft trip, jet boat ride or quiet river cruise.

Amazing examples of handcrafted jewellery made from nuggets of gold recovered from the Buller river. These are completely unique and sold locally.

 Wander around the historical site of the swing-bridge and learn about its fascinating past as a major gold mining area and the centre of the 1929Murchison earthquake.