Why Raft the Rangitikei River Rather Than ………….?
Why Raft the Rangitikei River Rather Than ………….? Over the years, I have lost count of the number of times I have been asked, “What is the best river to raft?” Whatever the best means. Is it scenery, or excitement, or remoteness? Or is it the most popular? Sometimes, these questions seek an answer on [...]
Winter is Waning, Spring is Coming
Winter is Waning, Spring is Coming It is fair to say that I am not a winter person, and with most of our adventure activities being orientated towards being in the outdoors, River Valley is not a Winter company either. Though, and this is a big, very positive though, the Lodge can be a wonderful [...]
Embracing Seasonality
Embracing Seasonality For much of River Valley's existence, we have fought the problem of seasonality. Why is seasonality a problem? Tourism, and adventure tourism, in particular, is generally a seasonal business. That holds true whether it is winter pursuits such as skiing or the myriad of summer outdoor activities that can be on offer. For [...]
A More Normal Summer
A More Normal Summer A more normal summer at River Valley Lodge on the Rangitikei River? I think so. We have been experiencing some beautiful warm and hot days of late, though today we have needed warm rain, replenishing pastures that had started to burn off and, no doubt, topping up the river by tonight. [...]
Are The Goal Posts Moving Again?
Are The Goal Posts Moving Again? Operating a business such as River Valley is one in which the goalposts are constantly moving. This is certainly true of the last four years. Two years of COVID, Cyclones, A summer without a summer, A Cost of Living Crisis, and a giant slip into the Rangitikei River on [...]
