Ride
The Buller.
Own The River.
New Zealand’s most spectacular whitewater — from scenic Grade II floats to expedition-grade Grade V drops through the pink granite canyons of the Buller Gorge.
Find Your Rapid.
Every trip is fully guided, safety-briefed, and equipped. No experience required for Grades II–III — just bring your sense of adventure.
Buller Gorge Family Float
Perfect for first-timers and families. Drift through the breathtaking pink granite walls of the Buller Gorge, with gentle rapids and crystal-clear water. Minimum age 6.
Classic Buller Full Day
The quintessential Nelson rafting experience. Tackle 22 km of the Buller River’s finest rapids, enjoy a riverside lunch, and swim in a hidden gorge pool. Minimum age 13.
West Coast Heli-Raft
Fly in by helicopter to one of New Zealand’s most remote Grade V rivers on the wild West Coast. Expedition-level whitewater through untouched rainforest. Expert paddlers only.
Buller Gorge Expedition
Three days of rafting, riverbank camping under the stars, and guided nature walks through Kahurangi National Park. All meals and camping gear included.
Corporate & Group Adventures
Custom-designed rafting days for corporate teams, school groups, and private parties. Includes team-building facilitation, BBQ riverside, and private guide ratio.
River Skills Course
Learn paddling technique, river reading, and self-rescue on the Buller under our NZOIA-certified instructors. Perfect for those wanting to progress to independent river travel.
NZ rivers
The River
is our Office.
We’ve been guiding the Buller and West Coast rivers since 2004. Local knowledge, world-class safety, genuine Kiwi hospitality.
NZOIA Certified Guides
Every guide holds New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association certification and a current first aid qualification. We maintain a minimum 1:6 guide-to-client ratio.
Kahurangi Access
Our permits give you exclusive access to river sections inside Kahurangi National Park — scenery most visitors never get to see, including the famous pink granite canyons.
No Experience Needed
From age 6 to 76. We read each guest and match you to the right river. Our briefings are thorough, our guides patient, and our safety record is spotless.
Conservation Partners
We partner with the Buller River Catchment Restoration Trust. A portion of every booking funds predator trapping and native plantings along the riverbanks we raft.
Four Rivers.
Infinite Adventure.
From the iconic Buller to remote West Coast wilderness — every river has its own personality. We know them all.
Your Safety
is Non-Negotiable.
20 years. Zero serious incidents. Here’s how we keep it that way.
They Came for
the Rapids. Stayed for the Story.
“The full-day Buller trip was the highlight of our New Zealand honeymoon. Our guide had encyclopaedic knowledge of the gorge — the geology, the birds, the history. We felt completely safe the entire time.”
“I’m 62 and hadn’t rafted before. The team was incredibly encouraging. By the end of the trip I was screaming through Grade III rapids with a huge grin. Absolutely recommend to anyone of any age.”
“The Heli-Raft West Coast trip is genuinely one of the best experiences of my life. Flying into a remote valley and then rafting Grade V water through pristine rainforest — nothing compares.”
Ready to
Hit the Water?
Fill in the form and we’ll confirm your booking within 2 hours. All trips depart from our base in Murchison, 1.5 hours from Nelson CBD. Transfers available.