Buller Adventures

Buller Adventures

Buller Adventures
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About
BULLER ADVENTURES is the leading service provider for the OLD GHOST ROAD and the PAPAROA TRACK, and offer a range of services to make your next trip an enjoyable experience you will never forget, including VEHICLE RELOCATIONS, SLEEPING BAG HIRE, PLB HIRE, HELICOPTER GEAR DROPS, PASSENGER TRANSPORT & LOGISTICAL SUPPORT. For more information on our services or to BOOK ONLINE please visit our website.
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  • Larissa K
    Auckland, New Zealand186 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great service for Old Ghost Road.
    Very good service provided. We hired a PLB and car relocation for the Old Ghost Road. Clear email communication about where to collect items, drop off keys etc. Car relocation was easy, left our car at the start of the track and it was waiting for us at the end. Didnt need to use the PLB thankfully but we wanted one for just in case. This was waiting for us to collect. Very easy! Thank you for providing a seamless service!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 February 2024
  • Dianne B
    Ngatimoti, New Zealand4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old Ghost Road car service
    We booked our car re-location with Buller Adventures and had contact with Barry via email and phone prior to our tramping trip to The Old Ghost Road. The re-location service worked like clockwork and we were really happy with the service. It was very reassuring getting the call from Barry the night before the trip. We knew that he was onto it and our car would be looked after accordingly. Thank you!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 February 2024
  • Emily Reyes Hogan
    42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Made it easy for us
    It was extremely smooth and stress-free dealing with Barry and the team at Buller Adventures. We had absolutely no issues at all. They gave clear instructions about how to have our car transferred, everything was right where they said it would be, and our little car was waiting for us in perfect condition when we came out at the end of the Paparoa Track Great Walk. We would totally use their services again.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 February 2024
  • JB loves food
    Kaiapoi, New Zealand3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Totally worth it.
    Bloody great service, takes all the hassle out of shuttling cars about. We had a friendly check in phone call the day before our trip to make sure things were still on track. The drop box was easy to find at Smoke-Ho Carpark and our vehicle was at the other end of the track on time. Fully recommend
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 10 March 2024
  • Kiwicloud1
    Auckland, New Zealand15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Choppering in the essentials!
    We used Buller Adventures to chopper food in for the Old Ghost Road tramp, great service and communication. This made tramping for 5 days so much easier! And we had the added excitement of arriving at the hut, finding our supplies and enjoying the surprises of what we had randomly packed a few days earlier ;-)
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 March 2024
  • Kathy O
    Wellington, New Zealand36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Reassurance
    When you walk for five days and end up several hour's drive from where you left your car it's so reassuring to know that all is in safe hands, like those of Buller Adventures. Thanks Barry and Co, for the service, also for the check in phone call just before our trip to make sure we knew what to do with leaving the car and the key, and giving us the weather forecast. So good to see our car waiting for us at Rough and Tumble Lodge. And for being able to shuttle the rental. See you again soon!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 March 2024
  • paul h
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Safe and sound car transfer
    Never used a car transfer service before, so I was a bit hesitant. Turns out I didn't need to worry. Barry and his team were operating like a well-oiled machine. The car was transferred and waiting for us five days later. you wouldn't know anyone had been in it.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 April 2024
  • Emma S
    Wellington, New Zealand8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great service
    I would highly recommend Buller Adventures vehicle transfer on the Paproa and Old Ghost Road tracks. Communication is excellent and Barry is very helpful. Having the car waiting at the end of the track is wonderful. The price, especially for a group of four, is very reasonable,
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 9 April 2024
  • sarah f
    Christchurch, New Zealand2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Car relocation service
    We used Buller Adventures to relocate our car from the start of the Old Ghost road walk to the end of the walk. This allowed us to enjoy our 5 day walk without the hassle of stressing about how we were going to return to our car. It was an easy, straight forward process, great communication, advice and help. We would definately recommend and reuse them again.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 April 2024
  • Brent N
    Auckland, New Zealand18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hired sleeping bags and PLB for Old Ghost Rd bike trip
    Rode the Old Ghost Road. Hired sleeping bags to reduce weight. Bags were supplied at each hut so we didn't have to carry them. Bags were warm and comfortable. Also hired a Personal Locator Beacon which we picked up from the lock box at Lyell car park and dropped off at Rough and Tumble Lodge. Pricing was reasonable and totally recommend.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 April 2024
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1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Buller Adventures provided an exceptional experience on our November 2023 Old Ghost Road Bike. Their vehicle transfer service was seamless, enhancing the overall experience significantly.

They handled our equipment with care and ensured that everything was securely transported. The convenience of not having to worry about the logistics of vehicle transfer allowed us to immerse ourselves fully in the biking experience.

The Old Ghost Road itself was a breathtaking journey, with its challenging terrains and stunning landscapes. Buller Adventures’ support played a crucial role in making this trip memorable. Their knowledge of the trail and attention to detail in the transfer service meant we had more time to appreciate the natural beauty and less time dealing with logistics.

I highly recommend them to anyone looking to tackle the Old Ghost Road - their vehicle transfer service is a game-changer for an already incredible adventure.
Written 19 November 2023
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sue m
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
It was really good having a voice conversation with Barry. He even recommended a smaller car rental business which proved so much cheaper than the bigger common companies, still with effective cars & service. Superb service as the brochure indicates. Spot on! We will use again.
Written 21 January 2024
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Ann
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
I used Buller Adventures to relocate my car from Seddonville to Lyell when doing The Old Ghost Road. All communication was clear and instructions easy to follow. Everything went perfectly as planned, plus it was a very reasonable cost (I think due to going against the more common direction for relocations). Would use again and would highly recommend.
Written 16 December 2024
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hayley
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
We used Buller Adventures to relocate our car from Lyell to Seddonville, and also arranged sleeping bag hire at one of the huts. Both services were very smooth and very reasonably priced and it made such a difference to how we were able to plan our trip. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again in future!
Written 17 January 2022
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M V
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Barry and the team were excellent to deal with. I appreciated the call the day before we started our hike to confirm we were all on track. The vehicle was relocated with no issues, with the keys securely stored.
We would definitely use Buller Adventures again - thanks Barry and team!
Written 8 January 2024
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everwanderering
London9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
I only booked a few days in advance but the admin was so slick it didn’t matter. Very safe with lockboxes at either end and really clear instructions, and my van was there at the end of the trail as promised. Really reasonably priced too. Very glad I choose buller adventures.
Written 14 May 2024
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Claire K
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
Barry was fantastic - Buller Adventures did a helicopter drop of gear into a hut, vehicle relocation and we hired sleeping bags. It was well priced and Barry was very quick to communicate and proactive in providing advice on organising our adventure. Thanks Barry! We will be planning another trip for sure!
Written 16 April 2022
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Clancy J
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
Buller Adventures relocated our car as we hiked the Old Ghost Road - it was an excellent and professional service. We also hired their sleeping bags at each hut on the way, they were very clean and warm - it made our hike much more enjoyable to not have to carry sleeping bags. When I originally enquired about the booking, the gentleman called me back and was extremely helpful giving me a lot of information about the area which helped me make the most out of my trip.
Written 21 December 2022
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Allane
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
Buller Adventures vehicle relocation service was perfect for our one-day mountain bike ride through the Paparoa Track. Their organisation and set up through their web form was simple and their lockbox system worked like a charm. We have used them on the Old Ghost Road for vehicle relocation also and would definitely recommend them, your vehicle turns up at the end of the track like magic.
Written 20 November 2020
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YRC
Tauranga19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
Fantastic service, super helpful and made our trip so easy.
Of course our trip had to coincide with a slip which made the Lyell Hut section inaccessible by normal means. Barry made it so easy to co-ordinate a helicopter, which was brilliant way to access the first hut. He then made it so our vehicle's were at the other end, safe & sound ready for us to collect at the end of our trek. I really enjoyed chatting to Barry on the phone and then in person, such a great chap. You cannot go past using this brilliant service, everything is super organised and great documentation. Thanks again for everything.
Written 2 February 2025
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