River Valley is a four-generation, family-run adventure lodge on the Rangitikei River near Taihape, on New Zealand’s central North Island, offering white water rafting from family-friendly Grade 2 day trips to full Grade 5 white water, along with multi-day rafting and dory trips, horse trekking, e-bike and cycling tours, riverside lodge accommodation, and an on-site café/restaurant and bar — AdventureMark-certified and Qualmark Gold rated, with an on-site conservation program protecting Whio (Blue Duck) along the river corridor.
Rafting started in 1982, and the Lodge opened in 1987.
River Valley Lodge has a variety of accommodations, a café and bar, meeting rooms, saunas, and a spa. Using the Lodge as a base, you can go on a rafting adventure, a horse trek, or explore some of the local rural back roads on an e-bike.
Of course, you could simply relax beside the river and enjoy some delicious food, many of the ingredients of which come from the on-site organic gardens.
Why not stay a few nights, put down some temporary roots, relax, explore, and soak up the atmosphere of River Valley? Browse River Valley’s Accommodation Options and Adventure Activities in the Rangitikei Area.
River Valley is based in a beautiful and remote setting, beside the Rangitikei River, on the North Island of New Zealand. We have a range of accommodation for you to rest after your day’s adventure.
With accommodation, adventure activities, a restaurant, and bar, all in one stunning location, River Valley is a great place to gather with friends, family, or colleagues. Whether you’re looking for a venue for your wedding, family reunion, birthday, retreat, workshop, conference, or corporate function, River Valley can accommodate.
Discover the magic and beauty of the Rangitikei, Ngaruroro, and Whanganui Rivers on one of our river trips. We have adventures to suit everyone, including scenic family floats, multi-day rafting trips, and wooden dory trips.
Experience the freedom of riding using Natural Horsemanship techniques. River Valley Stables specialises in “Rides for Riders” – experiences catering to those with intermediate riding experience and above. Options range from half-day horse treks to multi-day horse riding holidays.
Explore the backcountry roads of the stunning Rangitikei District on a day ride, or take on an unforgettable multi-day cycling adventure — beginning in the rugged high country of the central North Island and riding all the way to the shores of the East or West Coasts.
River Valley is a Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business based in the Rangitikei District offering guided adventures and lodge accommodation.
River Valley’s rafting and dory trips on the Rangitikei, Ngaruroro, and Whanganui rivers are AdventureMark certified, meeting New Zealand’s official WorkSafe safety standard.
Since 2014, River Valley has run a conservation programme of around 150 DOC200 and A24 predator traps across 20km of river corridor, in partnership with the Ruahine Whio Protectors, to protect whio (blue duck) along the Rangitikei.
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