Shantytown Heritage Park

Shantytown Heritage Park

67 Rankers Reviews

10 Heritage Attractions

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Shantytown

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandWest CoastGreymouth

Categories

  • Activity__museums_and_galleriesMuseums and Galleries
  • Activity__heritage_attractionsHeritage Attractions

Directions

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Coordinates

-42.5302418731624

171.181681358232

Latitude
-42.5302418731624
Longitude
171.181681358232

Reviews

    • Nice and informative museum.

      Icon__personSaskia

    • Interesting

      Icon__personNadine Schaee

    • Lots of fun.

      Icon__personJacqui Knight

    • We forgot a hat in the park.

      Icon__personAnne Fri

    • Lots of us, the drive with the railway was nice.

      Icon__personOdiliaF

    4.1 67 Reviews Analysis
  • Arrived for opening....

    went on the train, panned for gold and saw all the places... loads of interesting history and learnt things which was a bonus.

    went to have a photo and lunch but could not find staff and the photo place was not available.

    three hours later we emerged.... still could have spent more time reading and exploring but we were hungry.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2020

    Justine's avatar

    Justine

    Customer

  • Good fun afternoon.

    A bit of a ghost town but fun nevertheless. Staff were friendly and the train ride was cool.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2017

    Jozef Pinkerton's avatar

    Jozef Pinkerton

    Customer

  • Really nice town to learn a lot about the history of the area.

    Did also gold panning.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    Sven Fimne's avatar

    Sven Fimne

    Customer

  • Iconic kiwi activity with hilarious local staff.

    Very well kept grounds with lots of interesting history = steam train is a must do! Well priced cafe with generous portions.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

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    Sammy Kerrod

    Customer

  • Nice and old, maybe less money would make it more attractive.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    Jasmin Krause's avatar

    Jasmin Krause

    Customer

  • Very lovely place, it is a rebuild of a little town during the gold rush.

    They even have an old train and you can search for gold (an extra $7).

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

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    Michael Busching

    Customer

  • Good experience with the steam loco (train) and the old village but a little bit expensive.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

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    Ben and Pauline

    Customer

  • Authentic, iconic image of the time of the settlers and the goldrush.

    Worth the money and worthy of your support.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2015

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    Martin Bakker

    Customer

  • Nice to see the historic buildings and replicas.

    Not well maintained though.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

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    Gesche

    Customer

  • Nice rebuilding.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2010

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    Schygulla

    Customer

  • So expensive for what we got to see.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2011

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    B Kleven

    Customer

  • Nicely designed area with old houses, interesting information and it is interactive.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2015

    Kristina Farkas's avatar

    Kristina Farkas

    Customer

  • A lot of houses are not original, but the information on display tells a lot about the gold rush period.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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    Patricia Revel

    Customer

  • It was really made.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

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    Barbara

    Customer

  • Nice and informative museum.

    We were expecting some adventure park and were positively surprised. Also nice with children.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    Saskia's avatar

    Saskia

    Customer

  • Arrived for opening....

    went on the train, panned for gold and saw all the places... loads of interesting history and learnt things which was a bonus.

    went to have a photo and lunch but could not find staff and the photo place was not available.

    three hours later we emerged.... still could have spent more time reading and exploring but we were hungry.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2020

    Justine's avatar

    Justine

    Customer

  • Good fun afternoon.

    A bit of a ghost town but fun nevertheless. Staff were friendly and the train ride was cool.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2017

    Jozef Pinkerton's avatar

    Jozef Pinkerton

    Customer

  • Really nice town to learn a lot about the history of the area.

    Did also gold panning.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    Sven Fimne's avatar

    Sven Fimne

    Customer

  • Iconic kiwi activity with hilarious local staff.

    Very well kept grounds with lots of interesting history = steam train is a must do! Well priced cafe with generous portions.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Sammy Kerrod's avatar

    Sammy Kerrod

    Customer

  • Nice and old, maybe less money would make it more attractive.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    Jasmin Krause's avatar

    Jasmin Krause

    Customer

  • Nice to see the historic buildings and replicas.

    Not well maintained though.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    Gesche's avatar

    Gesche

    Customer

  • Very lovely place, it is a rebuild of a little town during the gold rush.

    They even have an old train and you can search for gold (an extra $7).

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    Michael Busching's avatar

    Michael Busching

    Customer

  • Good experience with the steam loco (train) and the old village but a little bit expensive.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Ben and Pauline's avatar

    Ben and Pauline

    Customer

  • Authentic, iconic image of the time of the settlers and the goldrush.

    Worth the money and worthy of your support.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2015

    Martin Bakker's avatar

    Martin Bakker

    Customer

  • Nicely designed area with old houses, interesting information and it is interactive.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2015

    Kristina Farkas's avatar

    Kristina Farkas

    Customer