River Valley Rafting

The Rangitikei River, home to one of the world's top half day Grade 5 rafting trips. However that is not all. Enjoy float trips through the beautiful Rangitikei River canyon, plus overnight or longer trips.

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  • Phone +64 6 388 1444
A Scenic family rafting trip on the Rangitikei River
A gear raft and passengers on the Ngaruroro River
Foamy rapid, Rangitikei River

About

River Valley offers New Zealand's premier grade 5 white-water rafting trip as well as relaxing grade 2 scenic rafting trips on the Rangitikei River. The Rangitikei is one of the most beautiful rafting rivers in New Zealand.

Grade 5 trips are of approximately 3 hours duration, and 12 kms in length. Grade 5 trips depart twice daily from River Valley Lodge, ending right outside the front door. Grade 2 trips are an all day affair, with a picnic lunch on the river. The scenery on both trips is spectacular.

If you want a longer river experience, then our overnight or 4 day headwaters trips may be what you are looking for.

Our experience spans decades, with three generations of river guides within the family (one now retired).

Opening times

  • Business hours: Reception 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: 2 hours drive to Palmerston North
  • Proximity to coach terminal: 32 kms from Taihape
  • Proximity to town: 32 kms from Taihape

Physical address

River Valley Rafting, Mangahoata Road, Pukeokahu, Taihape, Manawatu, 4792, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $175.00 - $2,299.00
  • Further pricing information: Minimum age depends on the trip. Scenic and family rafting trips - it is 5 years. Grade 5 and Ngaruroro it is 13 years. See our website for details.

Language support

  Written Spoken
French Yes Yes
German No Yes

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 6 388 1444
  • Freephone 0800 248666
  • Fax +64 6 388 1859

Our authors

  • Brian Megaw

    Brian Megaw

    Raft Guide since 1986, and still active on the river, taking photos, video and writing.

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