Top 10 things for Backpackers to do in Murchison

Discover Murchison - the gateway to Kahurangi, Abel Tasman and Nelson Lakes National Parks.

1. Walk New Zealands longest swingbridge across the Buller River Gorge

2. Hike to the head of lake Rotoiti and stay overnight at the hut then hire a kayak and take a dip in the lake

3. Fish for brown trout at Lake Rotoroa, Lake Rotoiti or Buller River and its tibutaries

4. Try whitewater rafting or jet boating through spectacular granite canyons in Murchison

5. Catch Bullerfest - a 3 day whitewater extraganza held anually in March

6. Visit Maruia Falls, formed as a result of the 1929 earthquake

7. Play 9 hole golf alongside the picturesque Buller River

8. Ski at Rainbow Ski Field

9. Visit Teetotal Recreation Area and ice skate when the pond is frozen

10. Visit Murchison Museum, This is a great little museum, with entry by donation. Learn all about the 1929 Murchison Earthquake. Some survivors even work at the Museum.