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Riverton Must Do's
Riverton Arts Centre
Riverton is the main centre of Western Southland and boasts artists of every genre. Pop into the Arts Centre and come away with a unique piece. Thirty-five minutes from Invercargill, open seasonally – check in advance.
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Mores Scenic Reserve
Home to several short walks that makes the most of the countryside and surrounding coastal views. The easy 20-minute return Kings Track follows a bush route used by early settlers.
Safe Swimming Beaches
Both Taramea Bay and Mitchells Bay are located in Riverton, offering curves of soft sand and safe family swimming.
Dolphin Spotting
When travelling the western coastline of Southland, keep an eye out for dolphins. Both Hectors dolphins and the gregarious bottlenose species grace these waters.
Colac Bay
The waves here appease every level of surfer while the northern end is a haven for swimmers. A 10-minute drive from Riverton or 45 minutes from Invercargill.
Te Hikoi Museum
Easily one of the country’s best small museums with lots of history on Western Southland. The Rock Room allows kids to identify all the types they’ve found on nearby beaches.
Gemstone Beach
It’s possible to find your own sapphire stone on the beautiful, wild beach. Close to Monkey Island.
Long Hilly (Round Hill) Walking Track
Traipsing through a small section of the Roundhill Goldfield this is an easy, 2.7km looped walk that passes various gold mining relics. Allow two hours
Howells Point Reserve
Watch waves crashing on the rocks as you walk along the coastline. On a clear day you can see Stewart Island.
Riverton Heritage Festival - credit Great South
