River Valley Lodge nestled at the base of the Ruahine Ranges and Mt Aorangi on the banks of the Rangitikei River. A unique and ideal venue to catch up with friends, have a reunion with family or class mates, book for a corporate retreat or adventure, take time out to recharge or simply use as a base for some amazing adventuring. Witness some remarkable landscapes in the safe hands of our highly experienced team. Within our extended family we lay claim to three generations of Rafting and Horse Trekking Guides, our Expertise, Knowledge and Insights, accumulated over Three Generations, can give you the most Rewarding, Interesting and Enjoyable adventure experience you have ever had. Experience, knowledge and insights that have not been lost with each change of staff, but rather treasured and added to over decades by the family.
A River Valley trip will be something to talk about for years to come, and make your adventure seeking friends wish they were there.
The basis of the River Valley Experience is what happens outside the Lodge. River Valley started as a rafting company on a family farm, in the back blocks of Taihape. With one of the world's top half day Grade 5 rafting trips literally on the doorstep, it was a natural progression. A horse trekking stables was added over time, and it is these two adventurous activities, rafting the beautiful Rangitikei River, and exploring the magnificent hill country which is at core of River Valley. River Valley Lodge is an Adventure Lodge. It was built as a base for rafting and horse back riding, and this has not changed. What has changed is the clientele! The Lodge caters for young backpackers after an adrenaline fueled Grade 5 rafting trip, through to veteran mature adventurers, with an accommodation mix from bunk rooms to en-suited riverside suites. The Lodge restaurant and cafe serves a selection of fresh country style food, much not only prepared on site, but also grown in the extensive vegetable gardens. If shopping and cell phone reception are critical to your daily existence, then River Valley is certainly not the place for you.
But be warned: once you experience the valley, some people never leave.
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