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Non Fishing Activities

To see more fun and activity photos, close this overlay window, and the fun and scenic photo gallery is in the right side bar.  Look for the link "see more fun and scenic photos"  Murchison has a wonderful summertime climate and is surrounded by rugged escarpments and bush clad ranges. Our sparkling streams and rivers, and beautiful forests make the Murchison district an outdoor paradise. There is something here for everyone, for all ages and levels of fitness.

* Walks - lots of interesting and scenic 20 minute to 5 hour walks. Click here for details
* Scenic and Whitewater Rafting - superb stretches of river for the first timer as well as the more experienced. The area offers Grade 2 to Grade 4 runs through the magnificent scenery of the Buller Gorge.
* 4x4 Drives - follow some of the early pioneer trails through spectacular scenery - there may even be some ford crossings!
* Wineries - take a day trip and drive through the scenic Buller Gorge and St Arnaud - gateway to Nelson Lakes National Park, to the Wairau Valley - home of the famous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Or visit the wineries of Nelson.
* West Coast - beautiful Tauranga Bay is a famous surfing spot, a fur seal colony (cubs are born November through March) and the highly rated Bay House Cafe for lunch overlooking the bay. Great walks along the beach, and around Cape Foulwind.

* Scenic Helicopter Flights - a wide range of trips over the top of the South Island, including two of the most spectacular locations used in Lord of the Rings.
* Birdwatching - see the Korimako (Bellbird), Tui, Kereru, Kaka, Kakariki and Kea around Korimako. The Nelson Lakes National Park Mainland Island Bird Sanctuary is also well worth a visit.
* Star Gazing - clear skies most of the year makes Korimako a great place to view stars, planets and satellites. We can provide you with a daily star chart for the Southern Hemisphere.
* Gold Panning - an activity as old as Murchison itself which is steeped in gold mining history and so why not take a pan and fossick for gold.
* Golf - a lovely 9-hole golf course set alongside the Buller River with views of the mountains. Clubs are available for hire.
* Trekking - good high country and valley tracks - particularly the Nelson Lakes region, Matakitaki Valley and Matiri Range. Central access to Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks.
* Mountain Biking - mountain bikes are available for hire in Murchison, and Korimako has road bikes available for you to use.
* Boating - a water taxi service is available on Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in Nelson Lakes National Park.

 
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