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Waiuta Day Walks

Duration:1.5 - 5 hours

Waiuta has a three short walks (1.5 - 2hours) that many people combine into a days walking and looking around the historic area. The Town Walkis a one hour thirty minute round trip starting from the information site and the heading along the Top Road. This walk passes the Blackwater mine, settlement and recreation area. Historic photos depicting the town are interpreted along the walk.

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Explore Reefton Further

Getting Here Reefton is centrally located at the hub of state highway access into the Coast, north from Murchison, Nelson and Blenheim and east from Christchurch.

Our History The town of Reefton was established in 1870 and was immediately a prosperous place. In August 1888, it became the first place in New Zealand to have a public supply of electricity, even before London or New York.

Events Whether you're in Reefton for a day, overnight, a week or even more, there's always something exciting happening here. Find out more about our events and other things to do during your stay.