10 Things to do in Murchison That You Shouldn't Miss

December 13, 2021 Misti Hsu

Discover the best top things to do in Murchison, New Zealand including Ultimate Descents New Zealand, Buller Canyon Jet, The Natural Flames Experience - Day Tours, Murchison Heli Tours, Dust & Rust, Murchison Museum, Lake Rotoroa, Maruia Falls, Buller Gorge Swingbridge Ltd, White Water Action.
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1. Ultimate Descents New Zealand

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5.0 based on 186 reviews

Ultimate Descents New Zealand

Ultimate Descents New Zealand is a White Water Rafting Specialist Company based in Murchison at the head of the Upper Buller Gorge. Offering 1/2 day and full day tours on the Buller River. From extreme adventure to family fun, something for everyone.

2. Buller Canyon Jet

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5.0 based on 511 reviews

Buller Canyon Jet

Climb aboard one of our River Sharks and take a thrilling 40 minute ride on the mighty Buller River for best price only $125.00 ,race amongst the amazing pink granite rock canyons at up to 85 kph.Charge into the big volume white water Earthquake rapids then get ready when the driver signals for some high speed 360 degree spins .Discover the tranquill clear pools were you can spot for trout and listen to the birdsong , take some photo's then hang on again for some more action packed adventure.

3. The Natural Flames Experience - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 111 reviews

The Natural Flames Experience - Day Tours

Really? Flames continually burning in a forest for over 90 years - why doesn't it burn down? See for yourself the extraordinary sight of dancing flames, fed by a natural gas seep, surrounded by lush ferns and ancient beech trees. Have ‘billy tea’ and pancakes cooked over the flames. Half-day trip includes two hour guided walk, 4WD transport and a visit to a working deer farm in a beautiful valley full of oil prospecting history.

4. Murchison Heli Tours

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Murchison Heli Tours

As a professional helicopter transport operation, we are here to show you the diverse delights of our stunning landscape. We offer a wide range of helicopter services including, scenic & charter flights. Hunting, fishing, rafting & kayaking drops. Heli biking/hiking to 'The Old Ghost Road' , commercial operations and flight training

5. Dust & Rust

35 Fairfax Street, Murchison 7007 New Zealand +64 3-523 9300 [email protected] http://www.dustandrust.nz
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Dust & Rust

Vintage Store selling goodies from the past 100 years: retro, mid century, antiques home ware, vintage car accessories, old road signs, two wheeled transports,items from New Zealand's pioneering & farming past, NZ books, records/vinyl, retro camping gear, old toys, old tools for carpentry, farming, mechanical. Small vintage souvenirs and Dust & Rust merchandise ( hand printed t-shirts, tea towels, postcards, fridge magnets ). All housed in the iconic & picturesque Commercial Stables, a Historic Place Trust registered unique historic building, the oldest in New Zealand.

Reviewed By vikj0n - Clive, New Zealand

Wonderful store to potter around in, have fun discovering old treasures or in my case reminders of childhood. Lovely staff, very helpful.

6. Murchison Museum

60 Fairfax Street, Murchison 7007 New Zealand +64 3-523 9392
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Murchison Museum

Reviewed By Kikki0 - Auckland, New Zealand

There is a lot of interesting history here - A LOT. Almost too much as it is quite overwhelming and not all of it has explanations. Worth a visit and please leave a donation to help them out.

7. Lake Rotoroa

Gowan Valley Road Rd 3, Murchison New Zealand http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/nelson-lakes-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/lake-rotoroa-walking-tracks
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Lake Rotoroa

Reviewed By 159kimo - Christchurch, New Zealand

A short drive after turning off Highway 6 at Gowanbridge brought us to beautiful Lake Rotoroa with its calm waters and stunning scenery. The sandflies were a bit ferocious but the view was well worth the detour.

8. Maruia Falls

Shenandoah Hwy, Murchison 7895 New Zealand http://waterfalls.co.nz/waterfalls-by-region/91-new-zealand-waterfalls/south-island/tasman/253-maruia-falls
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Maruia Falls

Reviewed By farjana_rumpa - Dunedin, New Zealand

An easy 5 minutes walk from the car park. One of the best waterfall I have ever seen in New Zealand. A coffee by the side of this waterfall would be great

9. Buller Gorge Swingbridge Ltd

State Highway 6 14 kilometres west of Murchison, Murchison 7007 New Zealand +64 3-523 9809 [email protected] http://www.BullerGorge.co.nz
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4.0 based on 343 reviews

Buller Gorge Swingbridge Ltd

Walk NZ’s longest swingbridge before taking part in a range of activities from high speed flying-fox rides and jet boating to more leisurely strolls along the Faultline loop walk to view some of the site’s fascinating geological and historical features. The loop walk, for instance, encompasses the famous White’s Creek Faultine, - epicentre of the 1929 Murchison earthquake, where the ground rose 4.5m (15ft), historical goldworkings and the chance to look for gold on the river banks.The flying fox is suitable for all ages whilst the jetboating is one of the best runs in NZ.

Reviewed By shandapanda1993

I love my swing bridges! Being the longest one in nz and being such a skinny, fun and exciting one it’s well worth the $10. Then the flying fox back was well priced and more exciting than I though it would be. The gorge it’s self is beautiful!

10. White Water Action

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

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