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Greymouth - Shantytown
Step back in time. See a fascinating mix of exhibits & interactive activities in a recreated 1900's gold-rush village. A perfect "must do " family attraction.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Step back in time and discover legendary stories of pioneer West Coasters through a fascinating mix of exhibits & interactive activities in a recreated 1900's gold-rush village.
Ride the steam train through native rainforest, experience the sights and sounds of a working sawmill, watch the sluice gun blast gold bearing rock and soil from the earth, then follow the races to the gold claim and pan for your own gold, a strike is guaranteed! Old time photographs and a holographic theatre show are just some of the other activities available.
With over 30 shops and buildings to explore whatever the weather you're guaranteed a great time at Shantytown Heritage Park.
Licensed onsite café and bar.
Only 10 kms south of Greymouth - well sign posted off SH6
A true New Zealand "must do" attraction.
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Shanty Town heritage park
Oliver Bould from United Kingdom
This was a great day out with the kids,
Kelly from NZ
Good for some history
James Lea from United Kingdom
A lot of fun
Stephanie Hodgkinson from NZ
Step back in time
Wyn from NZ
Step back in time
Wyn from NZ
Step back in time
Wyn from NZ
Pretty cool
Renee from NZ
Pretty cool
Renee from NZ
Pretty cool
Renee from NZ
Back in tine
Joady from NZ
Back in tine
Joady from NZ
Back in tine
Joady from NZ
Awesome morning
Rebecca from NZ
Awesome morning
Rebecca from NZ
Awesome morning
Rebecca from NZ
Beautifully restored place
Lynne Lewis from NZ
Beautifully restored place
Lynne Lewis from NZ
Beautifully restored place
Lynne Lewis from NZ
Très complet et intéressant
Axel from France
Very interesting
Sandy Hampton from NZ
Gold panning!
Bradley from Australia
Class room
Helen Cole from Australia
Absolutely amazing!
Michelle from NZ
Absolutely amazing!
Michelle from NZ
We had a great day.
Pamella from Australia
A step back in time
Shirley from NZ
A step back in time
Shirley from NZ
Shanty Town
Robyn from NZ
Shanty Town
Robyn from NZ
Shanty Town
Robyn from NZ
Fun with the family
Robert from NZ
Amazing!
Sabrina Speck from Germany
Amazing!
Sabrina Speck from Germany
Amazing!
Sabrina Speck from Germany
Lovely day out
Sara Syme from NZ
Family fantastic
Emma from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Wyn from New Zealand wrote on 09 October 2017
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Lovely little 'town' with working steam train and loads of history on the gold rush that happened on the west coast during the 1800s, which I knew little about. Recommend booking beforehand if you want to dress up in old style costumes and have a photo shoot as it was fully booked when we tried on the day! Great fun and interesting!
Oliver Bould from United Kingdom wrote on 05 April 2018
Share LinkShanty Town heritage park
An interesting display of the struggles and wealth made from gold mining during the rise through to the rapid decline. An enjoyable session panning for gold and including a pleasant ride on the locomotive. To make this excursion more appealing and to capture the audiences attention, a more welcoming and engaging greeting would be sure to go down well. Perhaps, an interactive greeting would work, if human interaction doesn't work.
James Lea from United Kingdom wrote on 03 February 2018
Share LinkGood for some history
This attraction is extremely well kept and the staff are very friendly and helpful. There are plenty of information boards to accompany each part of the town. However, neither my girlfriend or I were blown away by the train ride or the holographic video - both seemed a bit pointless.
Stephanie Hodgkinson from New Zealand wrote on 09 January 2018
Share LinkA lot of fun
The old fashioned dressing up was great fun. And great that train etc included in price
10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July
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Kelly from New Zealand wrote on 11 February 2018
Share LinkThis was a great day out with the kids,
I loved the old time photos and buildings kids loved the train ride to. highley recommended.
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