Riverton
New Zealand · SouthlandNZ
Town in the South Island of New Zealand
Riverton / Aparima, is a small New Zealand town 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Invercargill, on the south-eastern shorelines of the Jacobs River Estuary. The estuary is formed by the Aparima and Pourakino rivers, leading through a narrow outflow channel into Foveaux Strait. Accessible via State Highway 99 on the Southern Scenic Route, the main part of the town is on flat land and the northern end of Oreti Beach. South Riverton is built on the hills between the eastern shore of the estuary and Taramea Bay.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,700
- Coordinates
- -46.350, 168.017
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
Overview of Riverton
Set in Southland, New Zealand, Riverton is a tiny locality. Records put its population near 1,700. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on water sports and culture. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Riverton
Water Sports in Riverton
(2)Our data lists Bodyboard and Surf as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Riverton.
Culture in Riverton
(1)Culture in Riverton covers Statues. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Riverton.
Best time to visit Riverton
December to March brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Riverton is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Southland and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Riverton that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Riverton known for?
- Riverton, in Southland, New Zealand, is best known for water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,700 residents.
- What can you do in Riverton?
- Recorded activities in Riverton include Bodyboard, Surf and Statues. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Riverton?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Riverton located?
- Riverton is located in Southland, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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