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DSwede Says: The Te Hikoi museum starts with a ~15 minute video chronicling the settlement and origins of the South. There is also a documentary of the the life of Jacky Price.After the video, there is a very informative collection of displays that show how the Maori and later the...
balhannah Says: Riverton, and off we headed to explore this small village. It is not very big! We came across a large Whale sculpture along the "Rocks Way", it looked like a large rock, with the tail being added? Riverton was established by Captain Howell as a whaling station about 1837,...
balhannah Says: We arrived at Riverton coming the 35kms on route 99 from Invercargill. Riverton was both sides of an inlet that goes into a large lake. We crossed a long bridge which had scenic views of lots of little boats tied up at the jetty. The tide was in and it was very pretty, what...
TomorrowsAngel Says: Riverton Rocks is the unofficial name of the Peninsula which juts out to sea beyond the harbour mouth. Its 9 km length has many beautiful beaches for walking, swimming or picnicking.
TomorrowsAngel Says: The Early Settlers' Museum in the main street. Whitebait Town - from Aug-Nov people fish for this small delicacy. The community of huts and houses on the banks of the Aparima has been described as New Zealand folk art. Follow the road to the Riverton cemetery. Jet Boat and...
mountainpoet Says: I love driving through this area. There are heaps of little country towns, pubs and B&Bs. Ask the locals for the best places to go - but I love Monkey Island, Cosy Nook and Tuatapere
Globe Backpackers & Hotel: Best stay in the south
DSwede Says: The Globe was a rather impromptu stop, but we were glad we did. The owners (Bruce & Joy) were more than helpful. Our stay was the best of our road trip of the South Island. The rooms ranged from $17 bunk rooms to $40 doubles to $60 suites. Being in the off season, they...
Beachhouse Cafe & Bar: Food at the Beach
TomorrowsAngel Says: Situated right on the beach with lovely ocean views, open 7 days a week during the summer months and closed Mondays in the winter.Famous for the fresh seafood, there is a cafe style lunch menu and a la carte in the evening. A warm open fire greets you in the winter and...
DSwede Says: McCracken's Rest is a viewpoint along the Southern Scenic Route, with a nice beach and views of the mountains of southern Fiordland. It gives a nice view of Te Wae Wae Bay.There are quite often sightings of Hector dolphins in the water. We did not see any on this day, but...
balhannah Says: The Clifden Suspension Bridge[1899] is a historic suspension bridge near Clifden. Spanning the Waiau River, it is only accessible to pedestrians these days. Settlers depended on a ferry to get stock and supplies across the River, so a Bridge was necessary. The bridge is 3.5...
balhannah Says: Colac Bay is located on the Southern Scenic Route between Invercargill and Fiordland.A great, big, sweeping bay with sandy beaches, this area is popular with the 'surfers", there even is a statue of a surfer riding a wave!It is only a small seaside town, that does have some...
balhannah Says: Maori legend is here......Takitimu was a sacred canoe, and it is believed it was turned into stone here and was wrecked on the bar of the Waiau river. ( I hope I have it right!) There is a sign at the Beach that tells you the history of this area.Before the road from...
TomorrowsAngel Says: Great fishing, including trout and salmon, is available all year round. Ask a local, visit a sports shop, or telephone the Southland Fish and Game Council in Invercargill for details. BYO or rent
TomorrowsAngel Says: Riverton has many good walks. One of the best starts at More's Reserve, at the top of Richard Street and offers spectacular views over Southland and Foveaux Strait. The Pourakino Walkway is also worth investigating. Bring something warm to put, in case the weather changes....
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I love driving through this area. There are heaps of little country towns, pubs and B&Bs. Ask the locals for the best places to go - but I love Monkey Island,...
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Riverton has many faces - it is a place of young geography and raw natural beauty....a fishing port....a seaside holiday resort....an artists' colony....the fishermen and hunters' last frontier....a...
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Riverton is the home of my Forefathers. It is the place of Christmas holidays, family gatherings, weddings, funerals and now a load of memories. Riverton is split in two parts. The main town and...
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DOWN THE BOTTOM OF NEW ZEALAND
Riverton, on the south coast of New Zealand was a pretty area of natural beauty. Only a small town serving the rural community, it is also a fishing port, a seaside resort, a peaceful place to...
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A quiet, quiet town in the off season, I'm not sure how busy it would be in the summer, but I can imagine the caravans of tourists passing through on the Southern Scenic Route. Riverton is a...
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Riverton is a small town just west of Invercargill, here you will find many PAUA SHELLS just laying around on the beacg\h
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