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The Town of Light
The small town of Reefton is a place for everyone to enjoy - be it for a day or two, a week or a place to call home. Reefton's gold rush in the 1860's helped to establish a rich heritage. As well as being the first to have a public supply of electricity, the town was the first to switch on an electric street lighting system in the Southern Hemisphere.
Many of the heritage buildings have been restored and offer an insight to the past as well as providing a range of accommodation, places to eat and shop. Teamed with all the charm and character that Reefton has to offer, you will find a range of unique activities and attractions that help to make Reefton an iconic destination.
Reefton is the West Coasts only inland town located among the spectacular Paparoa and Victoria ranges. The town lies alongside the wild Inangahua River and is surrounded by the Victoria Conservation Park which at 180,000ha is New Zealand's largest.
Reefton was the first place in New Zealand and the southern hemisphere to have public supply of electricity in 1888, even before London or New York.
Polish investor David Ziman (gentleman wearing the cap) is known as the savior of Reefton. Booming times in Reefton in the first decade of the 20th century were largely due to his energy and foresight.
Reefton's walking and mountain biking tracks will take you up and close to the old mines and mining relics
Every Saturday 10am-2pm. $10 per table or shared shed. First in first served. Music to be scheduled, buskers welcome, Pop up shops, Food Truck, Marquees, Tables & Chairs provided. Contact: Princess 021 0228 5680 or [email protected]
Reefton Trots held at the Local Reefton Race Course every year. Held on the 30th December 2020
Reefton Gallops held every year at the Reefton Race Course This year held on the 7th January 2021
Come and join us in Celebrating "Reefton 150 years"! 15th to 17th January 2021
The Inangahua A & P and Sport Association is a committee of volunteers that help with the A & P show every year. It is held on the first Saturday in February at the Reefton Race Course
From 7.30am Under 18years: $39.00 Adults: $79.00 Shantytown to Moana (Lake Brunner) by a route never done before. Transport back to Shantytown after prize giving: $35.00 limited to 60. Transport from Moana- Shantytown in the morning: $35.00 limited
NZ's most scenic marathon, starts 13th February Start time 8.30am Prices from $80 - $120 Get in quick, Accommodation available In Reefton
The Old Ghost Ultra Marathon is run on New Zealand's longest single track located near Westport
Enjoy a classic Kiwis day out at the races. A real family event
