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Book NowRiver 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.
River Valley Lodge has a variety of accommodations, café and bar, meeting rooms, saunas, and spa. Using the Lodge as a base, you can go on a rafting adventure, a horse trek, or explore some of the local rural back roads on an e-bike. Of course, you could simply relax beside the river and enjoy some delicious food, many of the ingredients of which come from the on-site organic gardens.
Why not stay a few nights, put down some temporary roots, relax, explore, and soak up the atmosphere of River Valley.

River Valley is based in a beautiful and remote setting, beside the Rangitikei River, on the North Island of New Zealand. We have a range of accommodation for you to rest after your day’s adventure.
With accommodation , adventure activities, restaurant and bar, all in one stunning location, River Valley is a great place to gather with friends, family or colleagues. Whether you’re looking for a venue for your wedding, family reunion, birthday, a retreat, workshop, conference or corporate function, River Valley can accommodate.


Discover the magic and beauty of the Rangitikei, Ngaruroro and Whanganui Rivers, on one of our river trips. We have adventures to suit everyone, including scenic family floats, multi-day rafting trips and wooden dory trips.
Experience the freedom of riding using Natural Horsemanship techniques. River Valley Stables specializes in “Rides for Riders”. From half day horse treks, to multi-day horse riding holidays.

“I would really recommend River Valley. There are so many people who never really experience the outdoors. They don’t get to breathe fresh air and the air here is so pure. You can even drink the water in the river.”