Amazing activity round here in the late 1800’s with a goldrush.  People were dredging creeks and panning creeks.  The Buller river area is now part of a different goldrush – they are mining tourists.  I was here with Katie 8 years ago, and it’s got a bit more run-down and seedier, though perhaps it’s just a bit out of season. Kate and I did the flying fox which she liked (so did I).  Tourists walking across the swing bridge with some trepidation – a bit exacerbated by some unnecessary extra swinging on my part.

The bridge looks flimsy, but it’s very strong: