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BT Mining - Earthworks of Creations Note: This has been postponed until Saturday 6th August 2022 at 7pm at NBS Theatre Westport Get Creating Now! Entry Forms available from the Reefton Visitor Centre.
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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 township is identified as a Tohu Whenua heritage site. Tohu Whenua are the places that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand. Located in stunning landscapes and rich with stories, they offer some of our best heritage experiences. See more on the Tohu Whenua website.
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
BT Mining - Earthworks of Creations Note: This has been postponed until Saturday 6th August 2022 at 7pm at NBS Theatre Westport Get Creating Now! Entry Forms available from the Reefton Visitor Centre.
Staying Safe: a refresher course for older drivers NOTE: Change of date to be advised.... at the Reefton Visitor Centre for a FREE classroom-based course. A light lunch is provided. RSVP to Wendy Fox 03 331 7808
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.
"They carry the folk label but this is folk that someone has tinkered with under the bonnet" Performing at The Reefton Club Wednesday 25th May 2022 at 7.00pm Adults $20, Students $10, Family $50 Door Sales or Phone 03 732 8542
The world's best cycling short films together for our audiences for one night. An absolutely breath-taking range of short cycling films - great reminder of why we love to ride our bike that celebrate the fun, adventure, and inspiration.
Reefton Vehicle Display Saturday 2nd July 10am - 2pm at Reefton Camp Ground. Open to all vehicles, utes, bikes, classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars. Gold Coin Donation proceeds to Reefton St Johns