Shantytown Heritage Park Ticket | Mr chong tour and travel
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Shantytown Heritage Park Ticket
Greymouth · New Zealand
From22.9 USD per person
Attraction
From22.9 USD
per person
Activity type
Attraction
Operating hours
10:00 – 15:00
Highlights
Ride a heritage train along the historic Infants Creek Tram line through native rainforest.
Explore the recreated pioneer township and discover the history of Chinese gold miners in Chinatown.
Visit the historic sawmill and watch archival films about West Coast life at the Princess Theatre.
About this activity
Step into New Zealand's gold rush era at Shantytown Heritage Park, a recreated 19th-century pioneer settlement near Greymouth. Ride a heritage train through native rainforest along an old sawmill tramway. Explore historic buildings, discover Chinese miners' stories in Chinatown and learn about the timber industry at the sawmill. Visit the West Coast Museum, watch historical films at the Princess Theatre and discover …
What's included
Included
Admission
Location
Good to know
Child policy:
Children under 5 years old are free of charge.
Good to know:
Heritage train departures are scheduled for 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM.
Train services operate using heritage locomotives, with the 1957 TR 107 diesel locomotive currently in service.
Sluice gun demonstrations are subject to availability.
An extra charge of NZD 10 per person applies for gold panning, payable directly on site.
Check the official website for the daily opening hours, latest updates, and closure dates prior to your visit.
