Why Cycle the Tussocks to Dune Trail?
Why Cycle the Tussocks to Dune Trail? The Gorges to See is a new cycle trail being developed by a group of enthusiasts in the central North Island's Rangitikei District. The River Valley version, called Tussock to Dune, follows the general route of what will be the Gorges to See Cycle Trail. The 200 km [...]
Whanganui Journey by Dory
Winter is Waning, Spring is Coming
Winter is Waning, Spring is Coming It is fair to say that I am not a winter person, and with most of our adventure activities being orientated towards being in the outdoors, River Valley is not a Winter company either. Though, and this is a big, very positive though, the Lodge can be a wonderful [...]
Are The Goal Posts Moving Again?
Are The Goal Posts Moving Again? Operating a business such as River Valley is one in which the goalposts are constantly moving. This is certainly true of the last four years. Two years of COVID, Cyclones, A summer without a summer, A Cost of Living Crisis, and a giant slip into the Rangitikei River on [...]
Do You Like an Exploratory Bike Ride?
Do You Like an Exploratory Bike Ride? Over the years of being a river guide, I have always felt excitement and anticipation when on a new river. It did not matter too much whether that was on an easier graded river or something more challenging. What lay around the next corner? How difficult were any [...]
