OUR ATTRACTION

​Welcome To Te Hikoi

Te Hikoi Southern Journey, is the South's ultimate heritage attraction, just 25 minutes from Invercargill on the Southern Scenic Route.

The museum features authentic life size displays, adventurous characters and engaging stories. These reveal how our Māori and European ancestors adapted to survive on nature's edge.  An experience not to be missed. 

​Most visitors spend about 45 minutes in our museum, but some spend half a day! We also have a retail area and information centre for you to plan your next stops.
 
Te Hikoi is accessible for all disabilities, if you want to discuss your requirements, please contact us.

View our collection as it is published online:

O U R   S E R V I C E S

Visit

Get a taste of your museum experience, and our gift store.

Information

Learn about the area, resources for teachers, and services available for historic research.

Hire

Contact us to find out about hiring our movie theatre.

OPENING HOURS
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We are open 7 days a week ***:
10am - 5pm (Labour weekend - Easter weekend)
10am - 4pm (after Easter - before Labour weekend)
Closed on Christmas day and Good Friday

Our displays open, with the exception of the Discovery Depot and War Display (these will open again when we get to alert level Amber). Please be aware that visiting our museum in level 2 currently requires you to: check in, wear a face mask, follow 1 way directional movement and maintain 2m social distance.

PRICES
Adults prices are:
​$9 includes entry to all exhibitions and introduction movie
$5 for introduction movie only (15min)
​Children 14 and under are free.

Group discounts available, please contact us.
Ask about our resource kit for schools, our education officers
​and possible field trip extensions to your visit.

Southland District Ratepayers and Library Card Holders get free entry when they bring a paying visitor with them. Simply bring your library card or rates notice.
 
Book in advance for a guided tour ($22 per person), minimum 2 people.

Audio guides available $4
English - Mandarin - Cantonese - Japanese - French - Spanish - Portuguese - German - Te Reo Maori