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Reefton has plenty to offer those who want to discover and explore this area of the West Coast. The town has a variety of walks for those interested in history and nature. Victoria Conservation Park offers plenty of tramping opportunities for all.
Choose from one or several tracks in the network which can lead to a historic mining relics, a regenerated forest, untouched landscapes with stunning river, lake or mountain scenery. There are also many ecological areas and wildlife corridors.
Walks in Reefton can take just a few minutes to several days. It can be covered by moderately fit people wearing suitable footwear and weather-proof clothing. Longer walks and overnight tramps are better suited to those who have built up the stamina and have the right experience, equipment and provisions for it. As with anywhere in the West Coast, tracks can be affected by weather – which changes rapidly -- so it’s best to check with the Visitor Centre on the latest track conditions.
GO-TRACKS is a Mountain Bike & Tramper Shuttle Service. Based in Reefton, and servicing an area from Karamea to Greymouth including The Old Ghost Road, Seddonville, Lyell, Punakaiki, Paparoa- Blackball, Reefton, Big River & Waiuta, Charming Creek.
Sign posted at the upper end of Broadway the track meanders around the hillside with great views of the town. Walking back via Bridges St takes you past the historic Court House and Oddfellows Hall.
Big River is a testimony to man's relentless search for gold. It is reached either via walking, mountain biking or with a 4WD along an old dray road. You can easily spend a full day exploring the remnants of the old township, taking in the landscape.
