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River Valley Deluxe Retreat

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MINI-BREAK OVERVIEW

Group Size
2
Number of Days
3
Adult Price
$775 NZD pp

Discover the beauty and magic of the Rangitikei. Disconnect from the modern world and enjoy a relaxing and restorative break, surrounded by nature, in remote River Valley.

You’ll enjoy a full day scenic rafting trip down the breathtaking Rangitikei River with a local guide on your middle day. On the way downstream, immense cliffs cradle the river canyon. It is in one of these sections that we stop and have a picnic lunch. From there it is a relaxing float out to the take out, followed by a scenic drive back to River Valley Lodge.

Included in this package also is a half day’s e-bike hire to enjoy on either arrival day or check out day. Experience the beauty of New Zealand from a new perspective The network of backcountry roads in the area, combined with the ease of travel offered by an E-bike, makes exploring fun and doable. As well the E-bike you will be provided with a PDF file with marked rides, such as “High Point” and the “Tour de Moawhango”, or you can do your own thing.

ACCOMMODATION + EXTRAS

2 nights accommodation in a deluxe ensuite room at River Valley Lodge

Includes daily breakfast (choose anything from the menu), use of the hot tub, wood fired sauna and infrared sauna.

River Valley Lodge is situated in a beautiful location, beside the Rangitikei River, near Taihape. on the central North Island of New Zealand. River Valley is a family operation, having first opened in 1982.

Meals

Riverside lunch included during scenic rafting trip.

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3 course farm to table dinner each night.

Meals at River Valley Lodge are a celebration of seasonal produce, sourced primarily from our gardens.

EXPERIENCES

A guided full day scenic rafting trip on the Rangitkei River

With over 30 Grade 2 (easy) rapids, a side hike to a spectacular waterfall (weather dependent) and a riverside lunch, the 13 km section of the Rangitikei River downstream from the Lodge is perfect for all ages.

Half day E-bike hire

 

PRICE

$1,550 NZD for 2!

*$970 NZD for 1

Or swap out the full day scenic rafting trip for either of the below:

Grade 5 Rafting: The grade 5 section of the Rangitikei river was recently voted as one of the top 8 places to go rafting on the planet by Red Bull, and it’s easy to see why. Over a two to three hour period, and 11 kms of river, you will experience rapids that start at that easy end, and culminate in the gorge. A section of the river where 10 major rapids, from Grade 3+ to Grade 5, line up one after the other to thrill you and excite you. This half day, grade 5 rafting trip is only suitable for participants aged 13 and over.

Half day Horse Trek: Experience the freedom of riding using natural horsemanship techniques, encouraging communication and connection between horse and rider. At River Valley Stables our horses are ridden bitless and barefoot—no metal in their mouths or on their hooves. River Valley Stables specializes in “Rides for Riders” and our treks are only suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.

Package available until 30 April 2025

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What’s included?
2 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast
3 course farm to table dinner each night
Use of the hot tub, wood fired sauna and infrared sauna
Half day E-bike hire
full day scenic rafting trip
What’s not included?
Rental Car
Horse riding

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