Riverton Shopping

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Go shopping in Riverton, you might be surprised at what you’ll find. If you like shopping, you’ll love what this country has to offer. We’ve got every type of shopping covered, so no matter what you’re after, you’ll find it here. Suburban shopping malls offer fun shopping experiences, with specialty shops, including homeware, music, arts and crafts, and upmarket chain and department stores carrying quality brands. Most of our city centres are lined with shops, great for wandering up and down while exploring our cities. At the other end of the scale, second-hand shops and markets often contain great surprises and that something that’s just a little bit different, for a great price. If it’s Kiwi souvenirs you’re after, you won’t have to go far – souvenir shops can usually be found at major tourist attractions, in most towns, and at many places throughout cities.

Riverton: Riverton has a scenic harbour estuary, fishing boats and cosy bathing beaches giving panoramic views amid the ambience of the sea. As well as being Southland’s most popular beach resort, Riverton is one of the South Island’s oldest towns dating back to the whaling days of 1836. Glimpses of Riverton’s past can be seen in the local museum. Activities include boating, duck shooting, fishing, bush walking and jet boating in the Pourakino Valley. Attractions include Observation Point, the Howell Memorial, and a paua shell factory. Safe swimming beaches are at Taramea, Mitchell’s and Henderson's Bays (9 km). There are many scenic bush and coastal walks in or near Riverton providing superb views of the distant Bluff Hill, Stewart Island and its adjacent Muttonbird Islands, Centre Island and Foveaux Strait.