Buller Gorge Swingbridge
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Buller Gorge Swingbridge
'We have NZs longest Swingbridge it is 110m long and 17 meters above the Mighty Buller Gorge River. There is a admission fee. A 15 min loopwalk over the bridge as well as many other walks. A cometline can also send you back across the river it is a additional cost but lots of fun as well as a jetboat available. Other activites are Gold Panning and a great place to swim do bring insect repellent just incase and we look forward to seeing you. Alternatively you can email us swingbridge@bullergorge.co.nz if you require further information'
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Organisation |
Buller Gorge SwingbridgeCommercial organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Buller Gorge |
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Operating Season And Hours |
9.00am-5pm daily |
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Coordinates |
Outside the Square
Reviews
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1.5/5
Avoid!
Swing bridge is not well maintained. Rusty wire on the bridge is sharp. We had clothing rip during our crossing. We approached a staff member to alert them to the potential danger to children, and were met with an eye roll.
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1.0/5
Not worth the visit.
$10 to walk the bridge, jet boat closed, comet line closed, no offer of gold panning, tracks abit unclear at parts. Disappointing
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4.5/5
It was great fun, also for kids (aged 5 and 8 years) walking the bridge.
The short walk on the other side was super too. Only minus is the sandflies.
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5.0/5
The longest hanging bridge in New Zealand.
The bridge crosses a river directly into the rainforest, where visitors can learn about the flora and history of the region on a 20 minute walk. Entrance is approx $10NZD.
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3.5/5
Swingbridge was cool, picnic area is dangerous for kids (old vehicle there), very aggressive sandflies, nice lady there.
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4.0/5
Fun to do and nice to see.
It is much money and the only thing you can do is walk over the bridge.
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3.0/5
Not too expensive for $10.
The walk is nice, but you do not get the feeling when there as too many people.
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4.0/5
Lovely walks and picnic area.
Fabulous views from the bridge marred only for us by the pouring rain.
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1.5/5
Avoid!
Swing bridge is not well maintained. Rusty wire on the bridge is sharp. We had clothing rip during our crossing. We approached a staff member to alert them to the potential danger to children, and were met with an eye roll.
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1.0/5
Not worth the visit.
$10 to walk the bridge, jet boat closed, comet line closed, no offer of gold panning, tracks abit unclear at parts. Disappointing
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3.5/5
Swingbridge was cool, picnic area is dangerous for kids (old vehicle there), very aggressive sandflies, nice lady there.
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3.0/5
Not too expensive for $10.
The walk is nice, but you do not get the feeling when there as too many people.
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4.5/5
It was great fun, also for kids (aged 5 and 8 years) walking the bridge.
The short walk on the other side was super too. Only minus is the sandflies.
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4.0/5
Fun to do and nice to see.
It is much money and the only thing you can do is walk over the bridge.
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5.0/5
The longest hanging bridge in New Zealand.
The bridge crosses a river directly into the rainforest, where visitors can learn about the flora and history of the region on a 20 minute walk. Entrance is approx $10NZD.
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4.0/5
Lovely walks and picnic area.
Fabulous views from the bridge marred only for us by the pouring rain.
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2.0/5
The swing bridge is not worth the money.
But the walk in the forest on the other side is nice. Wear proper footwear.
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4.5/5
We got the promised experience without being distracted by any frills.
The walks were energetic and immersing. Pricing lets you pick and choose your activity. Comet ride was a thrill - I would do it again and again and again.
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3.0/5
Nice bridge, but way too expensive for the bridge and other activities.
Also a lot of sandflies.
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2.0/5
Although included in our jetboat trip, $10 is overpriced for a small walk on the island even though you are crossing the largest swingbridge in New Zealand.
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1.0/5
A walk on a swingbridge (that you can get for free elsewhere) and a bush walk.
In my opinion it is not worth it.
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5.0/5
Excellent!
Very nice location. The bridge is swinging above the river. It is funny. The nice walks within the forest to understand plant species is something to do.
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3.0/5
We did the swing bridge and loop walk.
It was good value. The swing bridge walk is exciting and gives a good view of the gorge, and the loop walk provides interesting information about earlier earthquake activity, floods, and gold mining history.
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3.5/5
Had to do as longest - bit of fun walking across and could see jet boat and zip wire swings so plenty to see around the bridge.
Enjoyed walk and earthquake information, although did look a bit 'tired'. Same for cafe - no staff there so did not use it. Only $5 each though - but only suspension bridge.
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1.0/5
Since you cannot really see the bridge before actually paying for it you are going in with higher expectations.
Just seems like a tourist trap. Would not recommend.
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2.0/5
Don't pay more than $5 for the swingbridge - the rest is just not worth the money.
This area is a good example of overpricing - too bad most of New Zealand's fun activities are like that!!!!
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2.0/5
You pay $5 to walk over the bridge which is ok, but the walk on the other side wasn't very interesting.
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