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Murchison Accommodation and Attractions

Murchison is a small town in the Tasman region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is near the western end of the "Four Rivers Plain", at the confluence of the Buller River and the Matakitaki River. View other accommodation in Nelson Bays
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Buller Experience Jet photo
The long-held belief that you have to head into the deep south of New Zealand to experience the awesome thrill of jet boating has been laid to rest. Only 1.5 hours drive south west of Nelson. Operating on the mighty Buller River famous for its history of gold...
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Buller Gorge Swingbridge photo
At 110m long, the Swingbridge is an experience in itself. You can take beautiful photos of the mighty Buller River and the spectacular pink granite that lines the gorge. The 160m Comet Line that spans the river adjacent to the swingbridge, is the first long distance...
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It is a rural service town for the surrounding mixed farming district, on State Highway 6 approximately halfway between Westport and Nelson.

Recognised as the "Whitewater Capital" of New Zealand, nearby rivers include the Gowan River, Mangles River, Matiri River, Glenroy River, Matakitaki River, Maruia River, and the Buller, with many excellent whitewater runs along its length. These rivers vary from Class 2 to 4 whitewater. These rivers are also world renowned for fly fishing for trout in crystal-clear water. Being on the edge of both Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks, there are many interesting walks nearby. Lake Matiri and Mt Owen define southern access points for entering Kahurangi and both are spectacular. There are also many other areas of native bush where hikers/trampers can experience the great outdoors.

Each summer, Murchison is a mecca for visitors seeking the great outdoors - fishing, rafting, walking, white water kayaking, jet boat, horse treks, mountain biking. There is a wide range of accommodation available ranging from backpackers, campgrounds to luxury lodges in spectacular settings. The local museum has information on local people and events. The Murchison golf course is set the Buller River - nine holes in a lovely setting. Other services include cafes, two pubs, gift shops, information centre, supermarket, general store, hospital, petrol station, and the New Zealand Kayak School.
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