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TE HIKOI

TE HIKOI - SOUTHERN JOURNEY

Bringing the South Coast's history alive

The South's ultimate heritage attraction, just 30 minutes from Invercargill on the Southern Scenic Route.

Begin your voyage on board our sailing ship theatre. Relive memorable episodes from our rich bi-cultural past, set where the wild South Coast cuts deep into the Roaring Forties.

Take an interactive journey through Te Hikoi, featuring authentic displays, adventurous characters and engaging stories. These reveal how our Maori and European ancestors adapted to survive on nature's edge.

Gain insight into the seasonal lifestyle of early Maori, the privation of early sealers and the perilous adventures of shore whalers who forged and enduring peace with Maori through intermarriage and enterprise.

Information Centre and great retail area also on site.

Opening Hours:
10am to 5pm daily (closes 4pm from after ANZAC day until Labour Weekend) Admission charges apply.

Research services by appointment only.

Address:	172 Palmerston Street ,Riverton
Phone:	+64 234 8260
Email:	info@tehikoi.co.nz
Website:	www.tehikoi.co.nz
GPS coordinates:	-46.351986,168.013282