Reefton West Coast NZ
Reefton was a West Coast boomtown during the gold and coal mining era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today it is experiencing another major revival - attracting a new generation of residents and entrepreneurs with a wealth of business ideas. John Bougen, made his fortune through the Dress-Smart chain and various property investments.
Reefton West Coast, New Zealand
10. Go White Water Rafting. Take a white water rafting tour from Reefton out into the wilderness of the West Coast. The Grey River provides grade 3 rapids with these trips boasting adventure in the pure wilderness all day long. For more rafting options, see the 7 Places to go White Water Rafting in New Zealand.
"Broadway", Main Street, Reefton, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand Stock Photo Alamy
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. view interactive map
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Reefton is an up-and-coming town making steps to move on from mining booms of the past, to embrace adventure tourism, a gin distillery among other things. (Video first published February 2020).
Reefton West Coast, New Zealand
Nestled deep in the untamed wilderness of New Zealand's West Coast, Reefton appears as a quaint small town on the surface. But what lies beneath, is a town that has played a significant part in New Zealand's development as a nation. Officially established in 1870, just a few years after the discovery of gold bearing quartz reefs in the area.
Reefton West Coast, New Zealand
Reefton is a small town in the West Coast region of New Zealand, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the Inangahua River valley. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east. [3] [4]
Broadway, Reefton, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand Stock Photo Alamy
Welcome to the West Coast Discover Regions Reefton The town of light Reefton Reefton town centre DISCOVER HERITAGE CHARM & THE TOWN OF LIGHT Reefton is a vibrant little country town with a huge heritage that's enjoying a new day in the sun, and all thanks to the efforts of a committed local community.
Main Street Reefton West Coast South Island New Zealand Stock Photo Alamy
West Coast Highlights Gin and Whisky Distillery Victoria Conservation Park Big River Track Proximity 1 hour from Westport and Greymouth Reefton has a glittering past that you can still appreciate today. Find out about gold mining and walk the heritage trail around the town.
Reefton, West Coast, New Zealand
Reefton Visitor Centre 67-69 Broadway, Reefton PHONE: (03) 732 8391 EMAIL: [email protected] Greymouth i-SITE Greymouth Railway Station. Access: Visit one of the West Coast's best-known ghost towns, signposted from the Reefton highway (SH7), 21 km south of Reefton. Follow the sealed and shingle road a further 16 km
Hotel Reefton, Broadway, Reefton, Buller District, West Coast, New Stock Photo Alamy
Reefton West Coast New Zealand, the Town of Light, Learn About The Town's Rich as The First Town with Electricity & Discover History of The Gold Rush in the 1860's | Reefton The Town of Light. Phone +64 3 732 8391. Hours Monday to Friday: 9am-4:30pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am-2pm.
Reefton West Coast, New Zealand
Surrounding the historic west coast town of Reefton, the rugged and mountainous Victoria Conservation Park covers 209,000 hectares. DAY 1. Waiuta > Big River Hut. Travel through gold mining country as you follow an old pack track to the Big River South mine, the St George Mine and stamping battery. Spend the night at the Big River mining.
Reefton West Coast NZ
Reefton walks. Beyond Reefton's charming heritage buildings, lies the largest forest park in Aotearoa New Zealand. Here you can follow in the footsteps of prospectors past, traversing tram lines, pack tracks and ghost towns โ in what was once the booming centre of quartz reef gold mining.. The West Coast's best-known ghost town. Wander.
"Broadway", Main Street, Reefton, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand Stock Photo Alamy
NZMCA West Coast branch president and national rally convener Ken Leslie said they were suggesting members drive from Music in the Mountains in Tapawera in late January down to Reefton for the four-day rally, from February 22-26, and they were hoping some would stay until Warbirds Over Wanaka at Easter Weekend.. Reefton hosted a.
Reefton West Coast NZ
This is a fully searchable free database of goldminers who were working on the New Zealand goldfields of Otago, West Coast and Thames during the early goldrush years of 1861 - 1872. Thirty one quartz mining shares have been transferred at Reefton during the past month. The prices have varied from ยฃ50 to ยฃ300.
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Development West Coast (DWC) Chief Executive Heath Milne says, "Reefton has been one of New Zealand's post-COVID success stories." "Reefton is home to some of the best fishing and mountain biking in the world, but what really makes the town stand out is the civic pride and entrepreneurial spirit of locals who have been working together to bring Reefton back to its former glory."
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Opening Hours Open from 3pm Mon - Thurs Open from 11am Fri - Sun We offer a full menu, including daily specials and our Chef is happy to create a set menu for groups. Our restaurant seats up to 45 making it a great venue for special occasions.