OUR ATTRACTION

​Welcome To Te Hīkoi

Te Hīkoi Southern Journey, is the South's ultimate heritage attraction, in Riverton/Aparima, just 30 minutes from Invercargill - one of the best things do to 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.  A social history heritage experience not to be missed, also includes a dedicated geology room! 

​Most visitors spend about 45 minutes in our museum, but some spend half a day. We also have a shop for souvenirs, and information centre for you to plan your next stops and learn more about our town.

For accessibility information, click here or here for planning a school trip. For more information about our organisation click about us. 

View our collection as it is published online:

Our Services

Visit Us

Get a taste of your museum experience. 

Information

Learn about the area and services available for historic research.

Shop

Shop - overview of our gift store which includes a wide variety of books.

Hire

Contact us to find out about hiring our movie theatre.

OPENING HOURS
We are open 7 days a week:
10am - 4pm (after Easter - before Labour weekend)
10am - 5pm (Labour weekend - Easter weekend)
​Closed on Christmas day and Good Friday
** We will be closed from Monday 14 July - Friday 25th July (re-opening Saturday 26th July) **
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​Research services are only available by email or by appointment.

PRICES
Adults ​$10 includes entry to all exhibitions and introduction movie
$5 for introduction movie only (15min)
​Children 14 and under are free.

Group discounts available (special rates for school groups), please contact us.

Southland District Ratepayers and Library Card Holders
get free entry to the best history museum when they bring a paying visitor with them.
​Simply bring your library card or rates notice.
 
Book in advance for a guided tour ($27.50 per person), minimum 2 people.

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