Buller District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky beach with driftwood and a cliff in the background.
A forest stream with moss-covered rocks and ferns.
A coastal landscape with distinctive rock formations and a view of the ocean.
A coastal cliff with layered rock formations.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline and waves crashing against the rocks.

Popular cities in Buller District

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a sandy beach, and sparse vegetation.
Cape Foulwind
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Dining
Spend a day getting up close with New Zealand fur seals, visiting a century-old lighthouse and enjoying panoramic views of the South Island’s untamed coastline.

Reasons to visit

  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony
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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a clear blue sea.
Punakaiki
Known for Beaches, Dining and Sea
Overlooking the South Island’s remote West Coast, this friendly town is the ideal base for exploring the beaches, rivers and limestone formations of the area.
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Westport
Known for Friendly people, Gardens and Relaxing
For a humble fishing and mining town, Westport does a great job of standing out, although its biggest attractions actually hide under the surface.
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A welcome sign for Reefton, a town of light, with a background of lush greenery and a mountainous landscape.
Reefton
Known for Friendly people, Historical and Walking
Experience relaxing Reefton: its cafes, history, museums and more!
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A sandy beach with waves, a rocky shoreline, and a forested hill in the background.
Charleston
Known for Dining, Ferries and boats and Bird watching
Explore Charleston: its adventures, island views, dining and more!
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Karamea
Karamea
Known for Forests and Natural parks
Escape to Karamea! Enjoy its forests.
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Stay near popular Buller District attractions

A coastal landscape with distinctive rock formations and a clear view of the ocean.

Pancake Rocks

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Drive along the Great Coast Road to reach these unusual rock formations, the product of 30 million years of natural moulding.
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