Riverton, New Zealand
Riverton or Aparima is a small town on the South Island of New Zealand in the Southland region. It lies at the end of Oreti Beach, 30 km west of Invercargill and is part of the Tourist Road Southern Scenic Route. The island Stewart Iceland is around 45 km away. The city on the Foveaux street known for its rough seas provides a safe haven.
The Pourakino River and the Aparima River flow at Riverton in the Foveauxstraße
Riverton had the Census 2001 1.653 inhabitants, a decrease of 9.7 % since 1996, his livelihood has traditionally been fishing. However, wins with the gradual decline in fishing, agriculture, especially dairy farming, is becoming increasingly important. Located on the main quay of the harbor fish factory was sold in early 2008 to a slaughterhouse.
Land prices soared in recent years by 300-500 %. In 2005 there was a real estate dealer, in 2008 already six. This is on the one hand with the general economic recovery in New Zealand in conjunction. On the other hand, the place is located at the only really safe swimming beach of Southland and is therefore popular as a holiday destination.
Having a great campsite near the beach was sold to a real estate company and converted into residential land, there is in the place except a small campsite on the hill of the city but only a few accommodation options.
The village has a primary school (Riverton Primary) and one high school ( Aparima College).
History
Riverton was founded by Captain John Howell about 1837 under the name of Jacob 's River at a whaling station existed since 820. Its still preserved house from this period is the oldest building in the South Island. His grave is in the cemetery of the village. Thus, the place could be the oldest European-founded settlement in New Zealand.
On June 9, 1878 a railway branch line from Invercargill was opened to Riverton. Over the next decades, the line was extended and known as the Tuatapere Branch. On July 30, 1976, the line of Tuatapere was shut down to Riverton and renamed the line in Riverton Branch. It was hoped at the time that timber transport would be sufficient for the continued efficient operation of the line. These expectations were not fulfilled, so that the line to Riverton was decommissioned on 15 January 1978. Your steel truss bridge and the embankment were demolished in 2001.
Attractions
- The Rocks with the Bays Mitchells Bay and Henderson Bay
- Taramea Bay is a beach with a beach tent for events
- The harbor with numerous fishing boats
- The reserve Mores Reserve ' with hiking trails and good vantage points
- Howells Point picnic area
- The Big Paua a large paua shell, which was set up by a local souvenir company
- The Viewing Platform, one built by the municipality large observation deck, which has led to controversy because of their cost in the community.
Attractions in the surroundings are the Bay Colac Bay, with the island Orepuki Monkey Iceland and Paihia with Cosy Nook and porridge.