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Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket

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Overview

Available languages

German
Chinese (Taiwan)
Korean
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Danish
Spanish
Dutch

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Step back in time and discover a replica gold-rush village set in the late 1800’s. . Discover legendary stories through a fascinating mix of experience and display. Ride the Steam Train through native rain forest, 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! There are over 30 shops and buildings to explore!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Gold Panning

Old Time Photos

All Food and Beverages

What To Expect

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Shantytown Heritage Park

Shantytown is conveniently located between the West Coast's major towns Greymouth and Hokitika - just 3kms off the main highway (SH6) Open Daily  10am - 3pm (expect Christmas Day) We recommend you allow at least 90 minutes for the full Shantytown experience. On arrival you will be provided with a self-guide visitors map - we offer these in 10 different languages so please ask at the ticketing office if we can provide one in your preferred language. To make the most of your visit please note the heritage train departure times and plan your time at Shantytown around this. Trains leave at 11:00am, 12:30pm & 2:00pm. Our highly experience gold claim staff can show you the techniques and tips on how to pan for gold. The gold panning experience is $7.00 per pan and can be purchased at the Shantytown Gold Claim. Onsite facilities include: • Cafe • Public Toilets • Licensed Bar • Post Office Services • Playground • Full conference, Weddings and Event Facilities

•Admission Not Applicable

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Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket

Reviews

4.08

52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • An older couples experience on the West Coast of New Zealand

    Geof W,

    May 1, 2024

    - Viator

    2.00

    I am sorry to have to write such a negative review but unfortunately this experience was not worthwhile. The videos of the place featured an active vibrant place. The staff did their best and were very engaged but the whole experience was very disappointing. It was very lifeless despite lots of featured stories of dead ones along the walks.

  • Good kiwi experience

    Angela M,

    May 1, 2022

    - Viator

    5.00

    Train ride n gold panning n great food n cafe excellent staff great location .kids thoroughly enjoyed it

  • Steaming, panning, caves and more

    Desiree S,

    Apr 26, 2021

    - Viator

    4.00

    The pre-teens enjoyed the steam train and panning for gold. We also discovered the China town cave. Shanty town gave a sound historical overview of settlers, including an interesting movie. More bicultural inclusive information would have added to this experience.

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