Nikki's Guidebook

Nikki
Nikki's Guidebook

Food Scene

The Ap is a fantastic restaurant and bar. It has amazing views of the estuary. Sit on the deck on a sunny day and enjoy. They also offer a courtesy coach. I can highly recommend their blue cod meal.
17 locals recommend
Aparima Restaurant and Bar
17 Orepuki-Riverton Hwy
17 locals recommend
The Ap is a fantastic restaurant and bar. It has amazing views of the estuary. Sit on the deck on a sunny day and enjoy. They also offer a courtesy coach. I can highly recommend their blue cod meal.
Visit this cafe!! Its a must do. Amazing coffee, cakes to die for and a menu too.
18 locals recommend
Orepuki Beach Cafe
33 Stafford St
18 locals recommend
Visit this cafe!! Its a must do. Amazing coffee, cakes to die for and a menu too.
Jacobs River is brand new to Riverton. Opened recently and very well received by the locals. Handmade breads and delicious coffee!
6 locals recommend
Jacob's River Bakehouse
166 Palmerston St
6 locals recommend
Jacobs River is brand new to Riverton. Opened recently and very well received by the locals. Handmade breads and delicious coffee!
Colac bay tavern serves up a well priced pub meal, often accompanied by live music or the local rugby on the tv.
7 locals recommend
Colac Bay Tavern & Camping Ground
15 Colac Bay Rd
7 locals recommend
Colac bay tavern serves up a well priced pub meal, often accompanied by live music or the local rugby on the tv.
Great little supermarket for you groceries, beer, wine or lotto tickets.
7 locals recommend
SuperValue Riverton
163 Palmerston St
7 locals recommend
Great little supermarket for you groceries, beer, wine or lotto tickets.

Sightseeing

A short 10 minute drive to an amazing beach. Watch the surfers catch waves, fossic in the rock pools at low tide or comb the beach for special stones.
Colac Bay / Ōraka
A short 10 minute drive to an amazing beach. Watch the surfers catch waves, fossic in the rock pools at low tide or comb the beach for special stones.
Gem stone beach is a great beach for fossicing for gems.
16 locals recommend
Gemstone Beach
16 locals recommend
Gem stone beach is a great beach for fossicing for gems.
Drop in and see one of the world's largest Motorcycle collections including Burt Munro's famous ride. Have some lunch and a coffee while you're there. Located in Invercargill
16 locals recommend
Classic Motorcycle Mecca
25 Tay St
16 locals recommend
Drop in and see one of the world's largest Motorcycle collections including Burt Munro's famous ride. Have some lunch and a coffee while you're there. Located in Invercargill
Do not miss this transport museum. It has an astonishing collection. A brilliant restaurant located alongside it too. Located in Invercargill
36 locals recommend
Bill Richardson Transport World
491 Tay St
36 locals recommend
Do not miss this transport museum. It has an astonishing collection. A brilliant restaurant located alongside it too. Located in Invercargill
Drive up this costal scenic road towards Dunedin. Stop in at Colac Bay and view the petrified forest, spot a sea lion, watch the dolphins play in the waves and the surfers catch the waves. Waterfall walks, wetlands and forest, the options are endless.
The Catlins
Drive up this costal scenic road towards Dunedin. Stop in at Colac Bay and view the petrified forest, spot a sea lion, watch the dolphins play in the waves and the surfers catch the waves. Waterfall walks, wetlands and forest, the options are endless.
Great walk with amazing views.
9 locals recommend
Mores Scenic Reserve - Riverton
163 Richard St
9 locals recommend
Great walk with amazing views.
Approximately a 2hour Forrest walk. Check the site for clothing and supply recommendations.
Long Hilly Walking Track
Round Hill Road
Approximately a 2hour Forrest walk. Check the site for clothing and supply recommendations.
Lovely beach. Worth a visit.
18 locals recommend
Oreti Beach
18 locals recommend
Lovely beach. Worth a visit.
Gorgeous spot to ponder the world. Not safe for swimming.
Howells Point Reserve
Rocks Highway
Gorgeous spot to ponder the world. Not safe for swimming.
Clifden Suspension Bridge
20 Gardner Rd
Get the kids (or adults) out in the ocean! All equipment is supplied. Check out their Facebook page for details!
Southland Surf School
58 Rocks Hwy
Get the kids (or adults) out in the ocean! All equipment is supplied. Check out their Facebook page for details!
Great for a Southland photo opportunity!
Surfer on wave
11 Colac Bay Rd
Great for a Southland photo opportunity!

Traveler advice

Don't miss

Te Hikoi Museum Riverton

A fantastic little museum displaying the local history. Located on the main St.
Don't miss

The Art Gallery Riverton

An amazing shop showcasing local artists and an eclectic collection of wares. Located on the Main st Riverton
Don't miss

Invercargill City

Invercargill is located approximately half an hour away. A great little city to visit. Splash Palace swimming pool is a favourite for children. There is a cinema in the city centre and a temporary museum worth a visit. Good for a days shopping. Lots of restaurants and cafes to dine at. If you would like the experience of driving on a beach, Oreti beach is located 10 minutes out (check tides and vehicle suitability before driving on the beach). Invercargill hosts the Burt Munro motorbikes challenge in February. This is a fabulous event bringing visitors from around the world.
What to pack

Headed to the beach?

Don't forget to pack some insect repellent...the sandflies can be pesky. Look out for the Hector dolphins frolicking in the waves. they're regular visitors to the bays.