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.
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!
A fabulous step back in time. The train trip was a real treat and the hologram theatre is just the cutest. The hospital is plain scary but makes you realise how far we've advanced in medical procedures, thankfully. I had picked up a souvenir book on Shantytown I had found at a garage sale and it had heaps of information about most of the buildings. I was pleased I had bought it. Only one downside was the old time photo was dbl booked and even though we arrived early, the person running it had decided to take a family over us. I was really disappointed.
It was ok. We did enjoy the visit. We were just expected something a bit more entertaining. The steam train and the Gold panning were nice even I think it would be great to includes the gold panning in the ticket.
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Phil Mitchell from New Zealand wrote on 27 September 2020
A good day out
Surprisingly good. Bit of patience needed whilst panning for gold so for the highly strung it’s a good lesson. Awesome old joker helped our strung number out with SUCCESS!! Everyone was a winner. Food good value and wonderful service all round. Worth the visit.
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