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The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River
North Island, New Zealand
$139.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Rangitikei River offers over 30 Grade 2 rapids and stunning scenery, making it ideal for all ages. Enjoy a riverside picnic lunch during this 13 km journey downstream from River Valley Lodge.
- 🌄 Immense cliffs cradle the river canyon, providing breathtaking views along the route.
- 🍴 A picnic lunch is included during the trip, ensuring a delightful break by the river.
- 🚣♂️ Choose between inflatable kayaks for a thrilling adventure or oared rafts for a more relaxed experience.
- 🕒 This full-day trip departs from River Valley Lodge at 9:30 am, with approximately 4 hours spent on the river.
- 🗺️ After your float, enjoy a scenic drive back to River Valley Lodge to conclude your day.
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The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- 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)
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Accommodation
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.
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River Valley AdventuresMeet at River Valley Lodge around 9am. Your guide will give you a quick briefing and kit you out with all your river gear. We aim to get you on the river around 10am.
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Rangitikei DistrictSpend the rest of the day floating down the beautiful rangitikei river. There will be gentle grade 1-2 rapids (as well as 2 grade 3 rapids at the start which we usually walk around). The scenery on this section of the river is amazing. Stop by the side of the river for a picnic lunch, and a swim if you are keen.
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River Valley AdventuresAround 3pm get picked up from Tarata Lodge and driven back to the starting point, River Valley Lodge.
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The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River
North Island, New Zealand
$139.54
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!