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Winter — Plan AheadWhether you're here for a corporate retreat, a family gathering, a couple's escape, or a solo adventu...
14/06/2026

Winter — Plan Ahead

Whether you're here for a corporate retreat, a family gathering, a couple's escape, or a solo adventure — winter at River Valley has something for you.

Grade 5 rafting and day e-bike trips are running right through winter. And we have three packages to make planning easy — all with a minimum two-night stay over winter:

— Send It: two nights, all meals, Grade 5 rafting on the Rangitikey (groups of 4+ required)
— Slow It Down: two nights, all meals, spa and sauna — no activities required
— Moa Goa Winter Edition: two nights, all meals, ride the Laughing Moa e-bike trail, and a spa session

And if you're already planning ahead — our multi-day rafting and cycling trips run from spring through to mid-autumn, and 2026–27 bookings are open now.

We'd love to have you. Get in touch or book via the website.

Make a Weekend of ItTwo weeks out — still a few spots left. 🎄Coming from out of town? Stay the weekend.Friday and Saturd...
13/06/2026

Make a Weekend of It

Two weeks out — still a few spots left. 🎄

Coming from out of town? Stay the weekend.
Friday and Saturday night at River Valley Lodge.
Wake up to breakfast in the hills.
Party Saturday evening.
Shuttle to and from Taihape — no one drives home.

Saturday 27 June — $90pp.
Book: [email protected] | +64 388 1444

Multi-Day Cycling 2026–27Rewarding days in the saddle. Sweeping backcountry views. Farm-to-table meals at the end of eac...
11/06/2026

Multi-Day Cycling 2026–27

Rewarding days in the saddle. Sweeping backcountry views. Farm-to-table meals at the end of each day, and a warm bed in a lodge beside the Rangitikei River.

Our fully guided multi-day cycling trips — including the epic Tussock to Dune route — run from spring through to mid-autumn, and spots for the 2026–27 season are open to book right now.

Don't leave your planning until the season is underway — the best dates go first.

Go to our website to find out more and secure your spot.

⏳ Last chance — Ladies Wellness & Movement Retreat, Sunday 21 JuneSpots are filling fast for this very special day at Ri...
10/06/2026

⏳ Last chance — Ladies Wellness & Movement Retreat, Sunday 21 June

Spots are filling fast for this very special day at River Valley Lodge — and we’d hate for you to miss out.

If you’ve been thinking about it, now is the time. A full day of movement, education, and genuine connection — covering strength training, running, pelvic health, and yoga — all supported by one of Miranda’s legendary home-grown lunches.

This is a small, intimate group of just 15 women. That’s intentional — it means real conversations, real answers, and a day that actually feels personal.

📅 Sunday 21 June | 9:30am–4:00pm | $170pp
📩 Email [email protected] today to secure your spot

Winter Gatherings — Family ReunionEvery year, families choose River Valley Lodge as the place to come together. And it's...
09/06/2026

Winter Gatherings — Family Reunion

Every year, families choose River Valley Lodge as the place to come together. And it's easy to see why.

With accommodation for groups, farm-to-table meals that bring everyone to the table, and activities that work for every age and energy level, it has everything a family gathering needs — and nothing it doesn't.

The brave ones can tackle the Grade 5 rapids while others enjoy a day e-bike ride through the backcountry, and everyone meets back at the lodge for a meal to remember.

Ask us about our Send It, Slow It Down, and Moa Goa Winter Edition packages for groups — all available Friday to Sunday over winter. Get in touch to talk bookings.

🌿 Have you met the women behind our Wellness & Movement Retreat?On Sunday 21 June we’re bringing together an exceptional...
07/06/2026

🌿 Have you met the women behind our Wellness & Movement Retreat?

On Sunday 21 June we’re bringing together an exceptional group of presenters — and we want to introduce them properly.

Jen Mackie has spent 18 years as a physiotherapist and is passionate about making strength training something every woman can access, enjoy, and benefit from — whether you’re navigating perimenopause, post-pregnancy, or just want to feel stronger in your everyday life.

Emma Steel is not only a physiotherapist and practice owner — she’s the 2026 New Zealand Masters Women’s Marathon Champion. When Emma talks about running, it comes from both deep knowledge and hard-won experience. She’ll be joining us via Zoom from Auckland.

Lucy Batley runs Taihape Physiotherapy right here in our region and has a special interest in pelvic health. Pelvic floor issues affect a huge number of women and are rarely talked about openly. Lucy changes that — with expertise, warmth, and zero awkwardness.

Melissa Megaw teaches yoga locally and holds her 200hr certificate. Her approach is slow, mindful, and focused on how the body actually feels — a beautiful way to end the day.

Plus Miranda in the kitchen. Enough said. 🥗

Only 15 spots and they’re filling fast.
📅 Sunday 21 June | 9:30am–4:00pm | $170pp
📩 [email protected]

Send It — Grade 5 Rafting PackageIf you want a proper winter weekend away — with an activity built in — the Send It pack...
07/06/2026

Send It — Grade 5 Rafting Package

If you want a proper winter weekend away — with an activity built in — the Send It package is a good place to start. Two nights at the lodge, all meals included, plus a Grade 5 rafting session on the Rangitikei River.

Arrive Friday evening, hit the river on Saturday — Grade 5, guided, no experience needed — then spend Saturday evening and Sunday morning recovering by the fire. It’s the kind of weekend that takes a bit of organising to remember, in all the right ways. Works best with a group of four or more (required for the rafting to run), but get in touch if you’re a smaller crew and we’ll see what we can do.

Prefer the e-bike to the rapids? The Moa Goa Winter Edition swaps the rafting for a full day on the Laughing Moa trail — scenic hill country riding, packed lunch, nibbles on return, and the sauna waiting at the end. Both packages run Friday to Sunday, 1 May – 25 September. Link in bio for pricing and availability.

Pricing from $630pp (ensuite bunk), $980 solo, or $1,500 for a couple. Link in bio.

A Yearly TraditionSome things are worth doing every year. 🎶River Valley's Mid-Winter Christmas Party has become one of t...
06/06/2026

A Yearly Tradition

Some things are worth doing every year. 🎶

River Valley's Mid-Winter Christmas Party has become one of those nights — the kind where you run into old friends, make new ones, eat well, and stay longer than you planned.

We're carrying on the tradition on Saturday 27 June. Live music, a mid-winter feast, and the lodge all dressed up for the occasion.

$90pp — Limited spots remaining. Booking essential.

Email [email protected] or phone +64 388 1444.

🌿 Ladies Wellness & Movement Retreat — Sunday 21 June, River Valley LodgeWe’re thrilled to be hosting this special day f...
05/06/2026

🌿 Ladies Wellness & Movement Retreat — Sunday 21 June, River Valley Lodge

We’re thrilled to be hosting this special day for women who want to move well, feel strong, and leave with practical tools for life.

Joining us are four incredible presenters:

Jen Mackie (The Lifestyle Physio / Muster Epic Rural Adventures) brings 18 years of physiotherapy experience across Pilates, strength and conditioning, and specialist coaching in perimenopause and pre/postnatal health — with a genuine passion for making strength training accessible and enjoyable for every body.

Emma Steel, physiotherapist and owner of Hobsonville Physio & Riverhead Physio and Pilates in Auckland, is also the 2026 New Zealand Masters Women’s Marathon Champion. When Emma talks about running, it comes from both deep knowledge and hard-won experience. She’ll be joining us via Zoom.

Lucy Batley of Taihape Physiotherapy is our local pelvic health physio.. Since 2020 Lucy has been helping women with everything from incontinence and pelvic pain to prolapse and beyond — an important topic that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough.

Melissa Megaw holds her 200hr yoga certificate and currently teaches locally. Her slow, mindful flows focus on mobility, movement, and deep relaxation — the perfect way to close the day.

And because no day at River Valley is complete without exceptional food — our very own Miranda will be sharing her top tips for dressings, alongside a home-grown lunch that’s become something of a legend among our guests. 🥗

📅 Sunday 21 June | 9:30am–4:00pm | $170pp | Only 15 spots
📩 Email [email protected] to secure your place

Corporate RetreatsWinter and corporate retreats are a natural fit — fewer distractions, a stunning remote setting, and a...
04/06/2026

Corporate Retreats

Winter and corporate retreats are a natural fit — fewer distractions, a stunning remote setting, and a team that actually wants to be there.

River Valley Lodge offers everything you need: meeting rooms, great kai, comfortable accommodation for groups, and a full activity menu. Our Grade 5 rafting is perfect for the brave contingent, while day e-bike rides through the backcountry suit everyone.

Let us do the planning. You bring the team.

Enquire today to lock in your mid-year offsite.

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266 Mangahoata Road
Taihape
4792

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