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Riverton - Southland's Riviera
Listings for: Riverton > Activities and Attractions
Cultural Heritage Museum
TE HIKOI - SOUTHERN JOURNEY
Bringing the South Coast's history alive
The South's ultimate heritage attraction, just 25 minutes from Invercargill on the Southern Scenic Route.
Begin your voyage on board our sailing ship theatre. Relive memorable episodes from our rich bicultural 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.
Stunning 16 minute movie * Interactive displays * DON'T miss it!
Information Centre: Agents for Real Journeys, accommodation and activities, retail and cafeteria.
Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm daily (admission charges apply)
Genealogy Research -- Giftshop
| Address: |
172 Palmerston Street, Riverton |
| Postal Address: |
Visitor Information Centre, Southland |
| Phone: |
+64 3 234 8260 |
| FreePhone: |
0800 834 4564 - within New Zealand only |
| Fax: |
+64 3 234 8520 |
| Email: |
tehikoi@xtra.co.nz
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| Website: |
www.tehikoi.co.nz
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Fiordland NZ Gift Studio
* Internet * Coffee * Make your own Jewellery
NZ Jade / Paua / Jewellery / Souvenirs / Gifts / Framed Prints / Shells
Paua Diver, Dolphin and Great White Shark Display
In the historic old Post Office in the town centre
| Address: |
166 Palmerston Street, Riverton |
| Phone: |
+64 3 234 8153 |
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Fiordland Souvenirs Limited
Photograph yourself in the largest "Paua Shell" in the world!
Factory Shop at Factory Prices
September to April: open 7 days
May to August: open 5 days
Manufacturers of NZ Paua Shell / NZ Jade / Jewellery / Gifts / Souvenirs
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Riverton Golf Club
| Address: |
Carrol Street, Riverton |
| Phone: |
+64 3 234 8873 |
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