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Climb aboard one of our River Sharks and take a thrilling 40 minute ride on the mighty Buller River,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...more

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Highway 6 | Buller Gorge Swingbridge, Murchison 7007, New Zealand

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GrandTour813653

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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Fantastic experience!

My partner and I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Mark and enjoying an awesome jet down the Buller River! Would 110% recommend all of my family and friends to go on this trip. It’s definitely something that should be on everybody’s bucket list!! We...More

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eunan m

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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

great experience and amazing fun

Me & my girlfriend went out on the Buller her boat it was amazing fun and a great experience!! Mark was good fun and had lots of information about the Buller river. Recommend as a must do!

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thanks Guys glad you could make it All the best Mark

SrinathM35

Christchurch, New Zealand

41

Reviewed 24 May 2018

Last group of the day ended to be a treat.

Such speeds down the narrow river can only be experienced here. He’s the man. Was the last group of the day gave us an extra long ride. Raring to go again

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Lucky Last thanks Srinath for the shout out and we would love to have you onboard again Cheers Mark

REVYCHELL

Christchurch, New Zealand

1915

Reviewed 3 May 2018

DO IT - SO MUCH FUN!

We enjoyed a fabulous outing on the Buller River with Mark. It was our daughters 12th birthday and he went all out to make sure we had a blast, and she felt like a very special passenger! He was informative, fun and a general all...More

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WOW what a great write up thanks very much for that and I'm wrapped you all had such a good time.12 yrs is a Pretty special age and it's great to see parents leading by example in the pursuit of fun and adventures, all the...More

_lee_fairclough70

Auckland, New Zealand

1

Reviewed 29 April 2018

Amazing experience

Captain Mark is a fantastic driver and very entertaining and informative. Beautiful river and scenery coupled with an exhilarating ride with loads of 360s. Really recommend this trip - very good value.

Thank _lee_fairclough70

cheers me harty and glad you could join us in our special part of NZ.Thanks heaps for the high recommendation and all the best from the spin Machine Mark

SLD147

Poole, United Kingdom

5325

Reviewed 24 April 2018 via mobile

Great boat, Great ride, Great driver, Great river...I liked it a lot.

This was a truly exhilarating experience that is wet and wild and brilliant fun. The awesome power of the boat and Mark’s skilful driving makes you feel safe the whole time (and I should know as I am a powerboat instructor). The scenery is magnificent...More

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Thanks for the top review great to have you on the Buller to enjoy the fun regards Mark

Jason Q

21

Reviewed 17 April 2018 via mobile

Buller Canyon Jet Boat

Absolutely FANTASTIC! Best jet boating ever along the Buller River, high speeds, lots of 360s and great commentary from Captain Mark. No joking, do this, you will not be sorry!!

Thank Jason Q

Thanks Jason you can't beat spins and spray and a wee chat in between Cheers Mark

UKIanF

32

Reviewed 9 April 2018

Exhilarating blast in amazing scenery

We happened across the swingbridge and stopped for a look. It was fairly late on a Sunday afternoon and Mark had already packed up his boat ready for home. Whilst we were only four, he still relaunched his boat and took us for a superb...More

Thank UKIanF

Cheers you guys were really good fun and a pleasure to have on the river all the best Mark

Sarah W

Wangaratta, Australia

5027

Reviewed 8 April 2018 via mobile

Brilliant Buller

A fantastic time out on the water with Mark. He was informative and friendly, providing us with an adrenaline hit and history of the river in one go! The Buller gorge is beautiful and the jet boat certainly showcased the best bits! We had a...More

Thank Sarah W

Thanks so much for your top review and it's a real pleasure to be able to show you around our little corner of NZ ,All the best from the BCJ gang

mooreinB

Birmingham, United Kingdom

136

Reviewed 5 April 2018

Great fun

Hubby and kids loved this experience, the skipper was friendly and made the trip fun and made them feel safe too.

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Thanks for that and yes it's great to get the whole family to share a fun trip together .Happy Hol's Mark

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Christine J

How close are you to Owen River Tavern and Motel? How much does this ride cost? We are over 70. How scary is the ride? How shall we dress?

30 December 2016|

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Hi we are a 30 minute drive south of the Owen tavern,and we are a high speed thrill activity with spray crossing the boat frequently when in the rapids so a waterproof coat is recomended and a strong grip when boat goes into... More