Five things to do in Riverton

Riverton is a little town 30 kilometres west of Invercargill on the Southern Scenic Route. It is arranged on the south-eastern shorelines of the Jacobs River Estuary. The primary part of the town is on even land and the western end of Oreti Beach yet South Riverton is based the mounds between the eastern shore of the estuary and Taramea Bay. Riverton is the eldest perpetual settlement of Southland and one of New Zealand's most senior towns.

1. Lake Hauroko, Riverton

Inland from Tuatapere is New Zealand's deepest lake – Hauroko, which plunges to an amazing 463m. Plane vessel drivers run exciting rides over the lake and down the wild Wairaurahiri River – which drops 183m over 34km to ocean level.

3. Colac Bay, Riverton

Beyond Riverton lies Colac Bay, where 'The Porridge' ranks around New Zealand's top surfing spots. Chinese diggers touched base at adjacent Round Hill in the early 1880s and established Canton village, which gloated a lodging and opium and betting nooks. The self-guided stroll through the zone's leftovers is peaceful and useful.

5. Te Hikoi - Heritage Museum, Riverton

The Te Hikoi storehouse begins with a 15 minute movie chronicling the settlement and inceptions of the South. There is likewise a documentary of the life of Jacky Price. After the motion picture, there is an exceptionally educational accumulation of showcases that show how the Maori and later the European pilgrims devised a workable plan to agreeable the South so as to live. There's showcases on how the chased, how they transformed products, the yearly cycle of life and most essential to the zone, how the fish affected the life of the town.

2. The Wonderful Western Southland, Riverton

State Highway 99 is a part of the Southern Scenic Route - winds its route along the wild southern coastline from Riverton to Tuatapere, then inland - in the end landing at Manapouri and Te Anau. Most tourists' Western Southland experience starts in Riverton. The beaches and estuary are prevalent with swimmers, kayakers, surfers and families – and the dolphins from time to time. The township is steeped in history – with curious shop fronts lodging bistros and craftsmanship exhibitions.

4. Cosy Nook, Riverton

Cosy Nook invokes sentimental pictures of angling villages in far flung Celtic isles, while further on unveil beguiling Monkey Island. The memorable township of Tuatapere has a sawmilling legacy however as of late the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track has pulled the guests in.

Rivertons fundamental business is angling. However cultivating is quick turning into the industry of impact as the angling gradually becomes scarce. Riverton is well known for dolphin spotting as they jump at the chance to go up into the estuary for sustaining.