Te Hikoi Southern Journey

Te Hikoi Southern Journey Te Hikoi Southern Journey, is the South's ultimate heritage attraction - the best small museum and information centre, located in Riverton/Aparima, on the Southern Scenic Route

Te Hikoi Southern Journey, is the South's ultimate heritage attraction - the best small museum and information centre, located in Riverton/Aparima, on the Southern Scenic Route 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 amongst the rolled-up sails. After your senses have been immersed in the na

tural 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.
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 stunning Southland. They can even book your trips and accommodation.
Retail:
We stock a wide array of books including local history and childrens books. A beautiful range of gifts and souvenirs reflecting the flavours of our town and surrounding area, including pounamu. Don't forget to pick up a gemstone beach ID chart!
Research services (by appointment only):
Our volunteer 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 $10 (children under 14 free).

Book your seat to see this at Te Hikoi next Sunday!
06/09/2026

Book your seat to see this at Te Hikoi next Sunday!

1978 is a comedy-drama focused on two different struggles set in that year.

Fathers day on Sunday! You will find great last minute gifts here at Te Hikoi Museum Gift Shop!
04/09/2026

Fathers day on Sunday! You will find great last minute gifts here at Te Hikoi Museum Gift Shop!

Thanks Judith Frentz for sharing this snap of the events section of Kia Ora Air NZ in flight magazine. It features our a...
04/09/2026

Thanks Judith Frentz for sharing this snap of the events section of Kia Ora Air NZ in flight magazine. It features our annual Art Challenge, and the image they chose to use showcases the 2025 entry by Roger Thompson, but also in the background you catch a glimpse of the art entered by Anne Pillcher Gough, Fleur Soper, Melissa Thoroughgood, Catriona Cunningham and Wayne of the Hill. This year is going to be even bigger with a record number of artists expressing their interest. Exhibition opens the last weekend in September.

01/09/2026
01/09/2026
31/08/2026

You won't find these gems on our beaches, but you can once again find them in our gift shop!

Happy international dog day! Dog lovers we have you sorted for gifts. Open every day 10am-4pm in Riverton/Aparima.
25/08/2026

Happy international dog day! Dog lovers we have you sorted for gifts. Open every day 10am-4pm in Riverton/Aparima.

23/08/2026

If you are lucky enough to have access to old books, this tip might help you look after them.

18/08/2026

Get ready for rainy days in the last few weeks of winter, with family games at our museum gift shop in Riverton/Aparima. Open every day 10am-4pm.

17/08/2026

Address

172 Palmerston Street
Riverton
9822

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+6432348260

Website

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