The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River

Recommended by 98% of travelers

North Island, New Zealand

6 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy an exciting outdoor adventure on the Rangitikei River that’s suitable for the whole family. Bounce and splash your way through 30 class II (easy) rapids on an 8-mile (13-kilometer) stretch of river while admiring the beautiful views of the canyon walls, cliffs, and native bush. Stop for a picnic lunch and finish with a relaxing float to the finish. Vessels can be modified to suit beginner and advanced paddlers.

All necessary gear will be provided
A great way to see landscapes that aren’t accessible any other way
This is a full-day group tour
Includes a picnic lunch to enjoy at the riverside

What's Included

Lunch
Professional guide
All Equipment (helmet, wetsuit, or fleece lined paddle pants, helmet, lifejacket, neoprene booties, fleece top, paddle jacket, and on cooler days, neoprene gloves and neoprene socks)

Accommodation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

River Valley Lodge 266 Mangahoata Road, RD2, Taihape 4792, New Zealand
If you are using a GPS then our co-ordinates are – South 39°37-800 East 176°02-583 – however we do not recommend using GPS as it does not take you on the easiest route. The Details • If you are traveling South, turn left at the River Valley signpost, 18km after Waiouru. • If you are traveling North, use the Gretna Hotel in Taihape as your starting point, with the Gretna Hotel on your left. The 32km drive will last around 35 minutes after taking you through some of New Zealand’s finest and most picturesque hill country. Please follow the regular signs to River Valley. • After turning off State Highway 1, you will cross two bridges coming from Waiouru, and three bridges coming from Taihape. • The last 1.5 km’s are gravel and take you to the Lodge at the end of Mangahoata Road.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

River Valley Adventures

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rangitikei District

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

River Valley Adventures

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum group size of 2 adults, or 1 adult and 2 children - minimum numbers must be met for this trip to run

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 43 reviews

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Extraordinary rafting trip

Mary_P, Jan 2025

Extraordinary rafting trip, through beautiful, wild valley, accompanied by super guides. It made for a perfect day. The good memories will last forever.