Riverton/Aparima, Southland New Zealand

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About Riverton/Aparima, Southland New Zealand

Riverton-Aparima, is on the south coast of New Zealand has many faces. It is a place of spectacular natural beauty, a small town serving the rural community, a fishing port, a seaside resort, a peaceful place to explore & relax.

Riverton is in the Southland region and lies at the western end of Oreti Beach, 30 kilometres west of Invercargill on the Southern Scenic Route. It is approx. 45 km from Stewart Island and provides a safe harbour from the Foveaux Straight.

The Pourakino River and Aparima River empty into Foveaux Strait at Riverton. Riverton's population is currently about 1900 people, and its main industry is fishing. However farming (esp. dairying) is fast becoming the industry of influence as the fishing slowly dries up.

The fish factory based on its main wharf has now closed. The harbour is still quite busy however as it is the nearest safe harbour for access to NZ's south / west seas. It is also popular for water sking, rowing, fishing and catching the occasional flounder.