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).

Available in our gift shop.
08/07/2025

Available in our gift shop.

'Unsettled Bliss' is a powerful new book that unpacks how racism continues to shape daily life in Aotearoa, and the responsibilities that come with understanding our shared past more fully.

It’s reflective, thought-provoking, and sometimes uncomfortable, but it’s also necessary.

Find a copy at your local bookseller via BookHub: https://bookhub.co.nz/p/unsettled-bliss?barcode=9781067020774

07/07/2025

We will be closed for a wee break during winter from 14th July - 25th July (reopening 26th July 2025).

Where's Wally? If you lost your hat... this might be it.
03/07/2025

Where's Wally? If you lost your hat... this might be it.

21/06/2025
All ready to get crafty... pop on down between 1-3!
20/06/2025

All ready to get crafty... pop on down between 1-3!

19/06/2025

Every day we are grateful to the numerous people who volunteer here at the museum, and you possibly only ever see our wonderful front of house volunteers. But this week, as official volunteer week, we also want to shout out to all our volunteers publicly, those front of house and behind the scenes. Without you, light bulbs would not be changed; gardens would get out of control; people would not be able to access the family histories we hold; objects would not be able to be received; objects and photos would not be researched or digitised, nor cared for and stored safely; and exhibitions would not happen. You all bring a range of skills and experience and very few people realise just how much goes on behind the scenes. Here is just one scene of a custom box being made - by our Collections Manager (and chief box maker) Mark - and a shout-out to those who tackle some of the more time consuming and less publicly appreciated tasks!

Here are a few things happening locally on Friday to celebrate Matariki, organised by Riverton Riverton Community Promot...
18/06/2025

Here are a few things happening locally on Friday to celebrate Matariki, organised by Riverton Riverton Community Promotions

17/06/2025

Address

Riverton

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

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