Murchison is known as the ‘whitewater capital’ of the country, because there are rivers everywhere – the Gowan, Mangles, Matiri, Glenroy, Matakitaki, Maruia and the mighty Buller. For anybody into canoeing or kayaking, it’s a dream come true with the region offering some of the best all-grades options in New Zealand. The rivers vary from Class 2 to 4 whitewater, so they’re not for the faint-hearted. Rafting, jet boating, gold panning and fishing are other ways to enjoy the river environment. Or for the land enthusiasts, there is an excellent mountain biking trail called the "Old Ghost Road", which goes all the way from Lyall to the West Coast, and a number of scenic and historical walks to choose from.
Directions: This one ought to be a little easier though no less scenic. Depart Murchison heading east following highway 6 as it traces its way through the mountains of the Southern Island all the way to Nelson.
Date | Departure | Arrival | Pilot | Aircraft | Landing rate | Distance | Flight time | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27NOV24 0218Z | NZMR | NZNS | DefiantPrawn | Robinson R-66 (R66) | -18 ft/m | 67 nm | 00:43 | View | |
28APR23 2215Z | NZMR | NZNS | Unknown | Cessna Skyhawk (C172) | -264 ft/m | 52 nm | 00:03 | View | |
12MAR23 1848Z | NZMR | NZNS | Sven Lenkewitz | Cessna Caravan (C208) | -5 ft/m | 58 nm | 00:22 | View | |
12MAR23 0341Z | NZMR | NZNS | Clorix | Beechcraft Bonanza (36) Turbo (BT36) | -55 ft/m | 58 nm | 00:21 | View | |
11MAR23 0828Z | NZMR | NZNS | Jahdoh | Cessna Caravan (C208) | -80 ft/m | 58 nm | 00:22 | View | |
11MAR23 0556Z | NZMR | NZNS | DeviousFusion | Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) | -9 ft/m | 54 nm | 00:13 | View | |
11MAR23 0451Z | NZMR | NZNS | Icy Trinity | Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) | -70 ft/m | 63 nm | 00:24 | View | |
11MAR23 0451Z | NZMR | NZNS | Mikey | VAN'S RV-14 (RV14) | -27 ft/m | 55 nm | 00:24 | View | |
11MAR23 0450Z | NZMR | NZNS | Fliggity | Quest Kodiak (KODI) | -149 ft/m | 59 nm | 00:23 | View | |
11MAR23 0449Z | NZMR | NZNS | ResetXPDR | Quest Kodiak (KODI) | -62 ft/m | 58 nm | 00:19 | View | |
11MAR23 0448Z | NZMR | NZNS | CoupeX | Quest Kodiak (KODI) | -96 ft/m | 63 nm | 00:22 | View | |
11MAR23 0226Z | NZMR | NZNS | ExcessumPerficio | Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) | -94 ft/m | 58 nm | 00:22 | View | |
10MAR23 1330Z | NZMR | NZNS | ropiemasta | Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) | -103 ft/m | 62 nm | 00:20 | View | |
28FEB23 2103Z | NZMR | NZNS | Wokninja | Quest Kodiak (KODI) | -156 ft/m | 58 nm | 00:22 | View |