Shantytown Heritage Park

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West Coast Gold Rush

This faithfully recreated pioneer town was born out of the great West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s. Nestled amidst regenerative native rain forests, Shantytown provides a real sense of what it was like to live in New Zealand. Enjoy full entry into the Heritage Park and its exhibits, a steam train ride up into the lush rainforest, gold panning, and souvenirs of real gold. Shantytown Heritage Park is set on 500 acres of native rainforest. The town and surrounding buildings consist of 30 shops and buildings to explore.

Children are well catered for at Shantytown with a flying fox (zip wire) playground, treasure hunts to complete (available for Reuben Waite’s General Store) bush walks, and of course The Beehive packed with delicious old-fashioned lollies (including the famous Remarkables Sweet Shop range). We recommend at least 1.5 hours to fully appreciate all of the attractions and activities that are available at Shantytown

Location

Shantytown is located on Rutherglen Road, Paroa (suburb), just 10 km south of Greymouth, on the West Coast of the South Island.

Current Operational Train

1877 built L508 “Gertie”
Avonside Engine Company, Bristol.

Summer Opening Hours

9 am-4 pm

Closed: Christmas Day

Train Timetable

Morning Train Times: 10.45 am, 11.45 am,

Afternoon Train Times: 1.15 pm, 2.15 pm & 3.15 pm

Please note:

Pets are not allowed within the main township. Registered blind low vision and service dogs are always welcome.

Buy Tickets

https://shantytown.co.nz/