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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
BT Mining - Earthworks of Creations Note: This has been postponed until Saturday 9th April 2022 at 7pm at NBS Theatre Westport Get Creating Now! Entry Forms available from the Reefton Visitor Centre. Entries Close 20th August 2021 at 5pm
Reefton COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - @ Reefton Community Centre 50 Shiel Street - 10am to 3pm Weds 13th Oct: Weds 27th Oct Tuesday 2nd Nov: Tues 30th Nov: Weds 1st Dec
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.
Austen Found - The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen SORRY CANCELLED
Every Saturday 10am-2pm. $15 per space/table or $25 Miners Shed if available. Buskers welcome, Pop up shops, Food Truck, Marquees, Tables & Chairs provided. Text Princess 021 0228 5680 or Tessa 027 369 3619 [email protected]
A Blackball art show with a difference. Submit your work of art, show it for a month. Bring your entry, ready to hang or display to the Blackball Inn on December 13th by 4pm. $200 for the winner of the "Viewers Choice". Contact: 03 7324 888
The perfect way to enjoy the lead up to the New Year is a day spent at Interislander Summer Festival Reefton Trots.
