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).

14/05/2026
14/05/2026

๐ŸŽง ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚?

Take a moment to listen โ€” ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ to hear Sengaโ€™s latest podcast episode exploring What Heritage Means and celebrating a few highlights from Southland Heritage Month 2026. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘‡

https://bit.ly/HeritageSouthPodcast

24/04/2026

Aurora Australis seen on our Evening Eco Watch / Kiwi Spotting trip two days ago. Taken outside the Ruggedy Range Booking Office.

We are open every day 10am-4pm, including ANZAC day on Saturday, Sunday and the public holiday on Monday.
23/04/2026

We are open every day 10am-4pm, including ANZAC day on Saturday, Sunday and the public holiday on Monday.

19/04/2026
17/04/2026

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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