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HoursMon to Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 3:00pm
Sun: 10:00 am - 2:00pm
Learn how the Reefton folk helped New Zealand grow as a nation by experiencing the lives of the prospectors, miners and families who flocked to Reefton in the 1870 gold rush
Spend the morning...
We invite you to walk around Reeftons historic buildings and sites, stopping en route at The Bearded Miners for a cup of special Billy Tea. This leaves the afternoon to explore the Blacks Point Museum and have access to an extensive collection of memorabilia including a Stamper Battery used to crush rock and extract gold.
Have a bite to eat…
So you're in Reefton ready to soak up the heritage – best not to do it on an empty stomach! Follow your nose down the main street, and pop into one of Reeftons delicious cafes.
Take a stroll...
Head on down to the Reefton Visitor Centre and wander through the Quartzopolis Mine exhibit. From there you can begin the Bottled Lighting Powerhouse Walk which takes you past the site of the old Powerhouse where NZ's first public supply of electricity was generated in 1888.
The Painkiller track is fully open. Although it's important, while its in excellent shape across much of the trail, there are creek/river crossings. Some rough sections require backcountry bush navigation skills to traverse around.
Staying Safe: a refresher course for older drivers . Wednesday 19 October 2022 from 10am to 2pm at the Reefton Visitor Centre for a FREE classroom-based course. A light lunch is provided. RSVP to Wendy Fox 03 331 7808
BLACKBALL BALL – Spring 2022 3 September 2022 7PM $20 R18 Cash only bar Featuring Big Wheelie and the Hubcaps! Formal Dress, Grazing Table. For tickets contact Blackball District Community Centre via Facebook
ARTS ON TOUR - ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE Thursday 15 September 2022 7.30pm at Reefton Club Adults $20, Student $10, Family $50 Tickets Door sales or ph 03 7328542 World music in a true folk roots fashion! Acoustic Americana meets Celtic Spirit!
WESTPORT GARDEN CLUB SPRING SHOW Saturday 3 September 2022 10am – 4pm Exhibit schedules available from Reefton Visitors Centre. Bring your exhibits to the hall Friday 2nd 2.30 – 6pm Contact Anne 037898213 or Jane 0212561081
MS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR Saturday 3 September 2022 10am – 4pm Gold Coin Entry Arts & crafts, raffles and food stalls, mystery envelopes, second hand gems Grey High School Gym & Tech Space (Please wear your mask)
Diana Whittaker - Clairvoyant Medium The Soul Connection Tour At The Reefton Club Thursday 25th August 7.00pm - 9.00pm Door Sales $45.00
THE BOSS _ Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show NZ Tour 2022 September 22nd Westport. Enquire at The Reefton Club regarding bookings
