Te Hikoi Museum

BY JULIAN THOMSON (OUT THERE LEARNING)
Accessibility: WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Exploring local geology
The museum has a section dedicated to geology, and this includes local kits for kids to go exploring, and a microscope for them to use. They also have a selection of ventifacts, and other special interest pieces such as Toki adzes crafted from local argillite.
Admiring the outside rock collection
The geological origins of the Riverton area go back about 280 million years to Gondwanaland, long before New Zealand as we know it existed. The local outcrops include igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks that hint at a history of moving continents, volcanoes, uplifting landscapes and ice ages. These outcrops can be explored out of Riverton, and Te Hikoi is a great place to start.
Information for visitors
As well as displays about the local social history, Te Hikoi offers a package to get you started with information about how to explore the local geology. This includes a printed geological guide. Whilst at the museum have a look at the Discovery Depot where you can get a close up look at different rock specimens.
Directions/Advisory

In the middle of Riverton on the main street near to the bridge. You can't miss it!

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Accessibility: WHEELCHAIR

The museum has wheelchair access. Local geological sites are easy - moderate.

Features
Sedimentary Volcanic Metamorphic Landform
Geological Age
From 280 million years to Recent
Zealandia Evolution Sequence
Eastern Province (Mesozoic growth): 300 – 110 million years ago
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