Discover Riverton

Riverton brings railway and craft history, outdoor trails and art together in one place. The “Former Riverton Railway Station” is a designated historic precinct; the Rattler Trail follows a former railway line from Auburn to Riverton, passing vineyards, farms and attractions along the way. There are also the workshop buildings of the Scholz Park Museum, the Riverton Light Gallery and the Riverton Outdoor Pool. This gives you a choice of different focuses for your trip: historic buildings, hiking, cycling, art or swimming.

Historic railway and craft sites

The “Former Riverton Railway Station”, a “State Heritage Place”, is located on Jean Place in Riverton. The precinct includes the station building, a signal box, a water tower and a goods shed. The station can therefore be explored as a group of several buildings and technical structures, rather than just a single station building. The Scholz Park Museum focuses on another aspect of the town’s history: the complex was built between 1869 and 1872 and includes a blacksmith’s workshop, a wheelwright’s workshop and the Scholz family cottage. The workshops highlight the town’s craft heritage, while the cottage adds a residential building to the mix. If you are interested in historic architecture, you will find two distinct precincts here, rather than repetitions of the same building type.

Walking and cycling routes

Riverton offers two routes for cycling and walking, described in different ways. The 19-kilometre Rattler Trail starts at the oval in Riverton and passes vineyards, farms and attractions along the way. It follows the former railway line from Auburn to Riverton. The “Riverton to Rhynie Short Walk” starts at Scholz Park and is 8.2 kilometres long one way.

The comparison is clear: the Rattler Trail is 19 kilometres long, while the Short Walk is 8.2 kilometres one way; the first route also starts at the oval, and the second at Scholz Park. The distances and starting points give you different reference points for planning your day. You can shape the active part of your trip around whether you want to focus on the longer trail or the stated walking route.

Art and swimming

The Riverton Light Gallery is both a sculpture studio and a gallery space. This adds an artistic dimension to the historic buildings: the studio and gallery space bring artistic work and art exhibitions together in one place. The Riverton Outdoor Pool adds swimming to the range of activities. Admission options include single-entry tickets and season passes; check which options are currently available before your trip.

Riverton as a base for your stay

When looking for a holiday rental in Riverton, the kind of trip you want can be a useful starting point. If you are mainly interested in historic architecture and crafts, the railway precinct and the workshops with the cottage offer different points of interest. If you want your stay to centre on exercise, compare the two routes by length and starting point. Art and swimming add further options. Consider which of these activities you would like to shape your stay together, and base your search on that. The specific route distances can then help you plan active days; before your trip, it is worth checking the available admission options for the outdoor pool.

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