The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River
Overview
With over 30 Grade 2 (easy) rapids, amazing scenery and a riverside lunch, the 13 km section of the Rangitikei River downstream from River Valley Lodge is perfect for all ages.
On the way down the river, 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.
For those wanting more of an adventure, we can run this trip with inflatable kayaks. Or, for those who are less active we can take oared rafts.
This is a full day trip, departing from River Valley Lodge at 9.30am. You will be spending approximately 4 hours on the river, plus a stop for your picnic lunch along the way.
What's Included
- Lunch
- 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)
- Professional guide
- Accommodation
Meeting Location
266 Mangahoata Road
RD2, Taihape 4792, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-101586P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Lunch.
- 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).
- Professional guide.
- Accommodation.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- 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)
- Professional guide
- Accommodation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
