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Te Hikoi Southern Journey

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Te Hikoi Southern Journey

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A World Class Museum located in the tiny seaside village of Riverton at the bottom of New Zealand. Share your Te Hikoi experience with the world.

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Te Hikoi Southern Journey
Home of Riverton's "Famous" Museum, Information Centre and the Riverton Heritage Society.

Museum
Tells the story of the rugged South Coast of New Zealand. Your time travel voyage begins on the deck of a wooden ship, with a movie screen unfurling from amongst the rolled-up sails. After your senses have been immersed in the natural splendour of the coast and its re-created history, experience intimate encounters with its most interesting characters and highlights. This fantastic journey will live with you forever.

Art Gallery
This area within the Museum displays artwork representative of the Riverton area as well as showcasing various themed Exhibitions through the year. The Gallery is also used by Guest speakers sharing their knowledge and expertise on our Local and National history. You are always welcome to attend these interesting and insightful talks.

Discovery Depot
A wonderful interactive science area for kids of all ages. The aim of this room is to get kids interested in science. Explore the drawers full with rocks, fossils and stones or look at them under the microscope. You'll be fascinated by the display of live weta and there is plenty more to see!

Information Centre
Our friendly Staff and Volunteers are happy to assist you with all of your enquiries whether it be about the Catlins, Fiordland, Stewart Island or many other destinations in beautiful Southland. They will even book your trips and accommodation.

Souvenir Shop
There is a wide array of local history books, DVD's, gifts and souvenirs reflecting the flavours of our town and surrounding area.

Riverton Heritage Society
Researchers have a wealth of information and tools to find answers to questions about your whakapapa or family tree.

Hours of Operation
Open 7 days a week all year (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)
10 am - 5 pm (Winter Hours 10 am - 4 pm)
Admission charges to Museum and Exhibitions apply.

Venue Hire
Looking for a place to hold your next meeting or exhibition? Our staff are happy to speak to you about using our premises.

Address: 172 Palmerston Street, Riverton, New Zealand 9822
Phone: 032348260
zn.oc.iokihet@ofni
State: Riverton
Zip Code: 9822


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 16:00
Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

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Reviews
Very well presented, easy to view, lots of good information. The displays have been well thought out and are in keeping with the purpose of the information they relate to.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
Definitely worth the time and the modest entrance fee $9 to learn about the area. I especially enjoyed the informative 16 minute video played in the theatre at the startVisited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
A delightful, informative and encompassing experience. A glimpse into the past, sharing how this particular area was peopled, farmed, dug up, tamed and explored was a brilliant education. Films, photographs, displays and items that came from those periods all added to the experience. Great staff, friendly and accommodating, great price for admission, would recommend to locals and visitors alike.
We were prompted to visit this Museum and Visitor Information Centre by a review which raved about their 15 minute film. We enjoyed it, but not at an 8.6 on IMDb level*! However Oscar-winning isn’t this short movie’s objective. Rather it’s to provide a succinct and easy to absorb overview of the early local history. Then when you view the many individual exhibits they’re that much more meaningful. The welcome we received from Brent and the information he provided were excellent - ask him for anecdotes about Hillary if he’s there when you are! So it’s well worth the modest ticket price of NZ$9 per adult. This includes entry and introduction movie. $5 for introduction movie only. Kids 14 and under go free. *Note: IMDb is a film review and ratings service and nothing to do with sound volume! A film which gets 8.6 on IMDb is truly outstanding.
This is the 2nd oldest town in NZ Steeped in fabulous history. Beautiful scenery, beaches picnic areas, cafes, art work everywhere. Loved visiting here and will plan another trip where by I stay a while.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Very interesting with movie, lots of interesting facts about multiple subjects and history. Nice interactive corner for children too.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Te Hikoi is a fantastic museum. The visit starts with a film, continues with stories of settlers, resources, and rocks. The Māori tool making process was fascinating and seeing how the local hāpu took advantage of the varied geology to craft exceptional items was fascinating! The discovery section that has more rocks of the region is also well worth exploring for adults and children alike! Well worth the very reasonable entry fee!
Great little museum tucked away in Riverton. Lots of old photos and stories of locals who were involved with whaling, sealing, timber industry and farming both Maori and pakeha. Small life like scenes brought it to life. Would revisit it to see the 15 minute video as we couldn't do that this time.
Really great experience to visit this little Southland museum. Interesting stories about history of the region, nice welcome movie, friendly staff. Entrance fee $9 per Adult is ok, worth to spend there around 2 hours to read thru all the information panels or enjoy the place. Be aware of motion detector for lights/power so if you got stuck with one exhibition, you'll need to make some move to start power again :
Such a well set up and presented museum. Our friendly guide explained everything and assisted us through the museum. Such a fascinating history through the Maori culture to the various exploitative endeavours of the European Settlers. Well worth a visit if you're in Riverton or nearby.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
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