Reviews and travel ratings on River Valley Rafting in New Zealand (88% from 41 reviews) The Rangitikei, a classic New Zealand rafting river. Class 2-5, a variety of different rafting adventures suitable for most ages and abilities. Beautiful scenery, steep technical rapids surrounded by native forest and awe inspiring cliffs.

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River Valley Rafting
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Theta

from Canada

Ranking: 10/10

Very cool trip, gorgeous scenery. No rapids as gnarly as the 7M drop in Rotorua, but probably more fun overall. Includ…

Very cool trip, gorgeous scenery. No rapids as gnarly as the 7M drop in Rotorua, but probably more fun overall. Included some cliff jumping. You finish right outside the River Valley lodge, very convenient. One of the highlights of NZ.

Reviewed 07 April 2010

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PBouwmessten

from Netherlands

Ranking: 9/10

The scenic rafting trip on the Rangitikei River is very special for persons who are a little bit older.

The scenic rafting trip on the Rangitikei River is very special for persons who are a little bit older.

Reviewed 02 March 2010 and experienced in March 2009

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tarahenrys

from Australia

Ranking: 10/10

This was one of my most exhilarating experiences whilst in NZ. The countryside was amazing, the rafting a challenge (Gra…

This was one of my most exhilarating experiences whilst in NZ. The countryside was amazing, the rafting a challenge (Grade 5 technical rapids), our guides were fantastic and even thought to call ahead to the lodge so that they could get the old wood fired sauna heated up! The best WWR trip I've been on. And if you stay the night at the lodge, make sure you get the hearty roast meal to finish off an awesome day. Fantastic from start to finish!

Reviewed 13 September 2009 and experienced in December 2008

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Christina

from United States

Ranking: 10/10

Of a four week adventure in New Zealand hunting down the best addrenalin rush I could find - no experience was better th…

Of a four week adventure in New Zealand hunting down the best addrenalin rush I could find - no experience was better than a night at River Valley Lodge followed by rafting the next morning.

The crew & staff were of the most memorable and enjoyable that my group of fellow travelers got to encounter.

I will never forget it!

Reviewed 17 June 2009 and experienced in June 2007

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Canuck85

from Canada

Ranking: 10/10

River Valley was fantastic! The scenery was absolutely beautiful, the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, and t…

River Valley was fantastic! The scenery was absolutely beautiful, the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, and the rapids were a lot of fun!
The entire experience, from the lodge to the water, was well worth the money! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!

Reviewed 01 June 2009 and experienced in April 2009

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danam

from United States

Ranking: 10/10

Fly Fishing Option - Very knowledgeable guide, patient with a novice. Incredible scenery along the way.

Fly Fishing Option - Very knowledgeable guide, patient with a novice. Incredible scenery along the way.

Reviewed 30 March 2009

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boz

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

Brilliant river. Loads of rapids. Awesome scenery. Fantastic guides. Magical place. Sparky people.

Brilliant river. Loads of rapids. Awesome scenery. Fantastic guides. Magical place. Sparky people.

Reviewed 27 February 2009

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Tom

from England

Ranking: 9/10

Really good amount of time on the water. Great guides and the best river to do it on.

Really good amount of time on the water. Great guides and the best river to do it on.

Reviewed 26 February 2009

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Tom

from England

Ranking: 8/10

It was well good fun. It's 2-3 hours in the raft which is much better value than Rotorua.

It was well good fun. It's 2-3 hours in the raft which is much better value than Rotorua.

Reviewed 26 February 2009

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Karen

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 9/10

More fun and very scenic.

More fun and very scenic.

Reviewed 28 January 2009

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Sophie

from England

Ranking: 8/10

Very good value for money & lots of fun.

Very good value for money & lots of fun.

Reviewed 18 January 2009

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Richard Rodd

from Australia

Ranking: 10/10

Could not be better. Brilliant guides, great gear, best scenery and grade 5 rapids.

Could not be better. Brilliant guides, great gear, best scenery and grade 5 rapids.

Reviewed 12 January 2009

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David

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 9/10

Great experience but very cold in winter!

Great experience but very cold in winter!

Reviewed 24 August 2008

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