Reviews and travel ratings on River Valley Rafting in New Zealand (84% from 42 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.
North Island > Manawatu - Wanganui > Taihape
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River Valley is a place that is our home, where we have put down deep roots. It is a place where we feel that the spirit in which we do something, is an essential part of any experience.
We actively search for ways in which we can offer you, our guests, experiences that are more meaningful and personal. Experiences that are creative, where you feel uplifted, where we can share our stories, and you can share yours.
Yes, we go rafting, horse back riding, inflatable kayaking, and hiking, but what is adventure without living the emotion of every moment!
Email: [email protected]
Website: River Valley Rafting
Phone: 0800 248 666
Phone (intl): +64 6 388 1444
Taihape Address:
RD 2, Taihape
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Kate Morgan
Ranking: 10/10
Grades 3-5 white water rafting. Fantastic day.
Grades 3-5 white water rafting. Fantastic day.
Theta
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.
PBouwmessten
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.
tarahenrys
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!
Christina
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!
Canuck85
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!
danam
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.
boz
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.
Tom
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.
Tom
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.
Karen
Ranking: 9/10
More fun and very scenic.
More fun and very scenic.
Sophie
Ranking: 8/10
Very good value for money & lots of fun.
Very good value for money & lots of fun.
Richard Rodd
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.
Karen
23 November 2010.