White water rafting on the Rangitikei River on New Zealand's North Island is as good as New Zealand rafting gets.

The Rangitikei River is a wild, remote, free-flowing river with ample Grade (or Class) 4 and Grade 5 white water.
River Valley Lodge is located a short distance downstream from the best of them.
White water rafting at River Valley, one of our top activities, is different than most New Zealand rafting venues in that we typically have the river all to yourself!

White water trips depart twice daily, with briefing times of 8.30am and between 1.00pm and 1.30pm, (12.30pm in winter). Allow for 3 hours on the water, 5 to 5 1/2 hours total.