Activities & Attractions: You're never short of things to do in Reefton

There's much to see and do in Reefton. Sit back and enjoy the inspiring natural landscape, dip your toes in history and heritage, or dive right in for a day of adventure.

Blacks Point Museum

The museum is situated about 2km from Reefton in the heart of Blacks Point. The museum is open during the Winter Season by arrangement.

The Reefton Visitor Centre is not to be missed! Walk through our Replica Underground Mine, visit the Golden Globe Theatre and check out the historical information and displays. Local information on Mountain Biking, Hiking and 4WD tracks.

Waiuta

Waiuta, the town on top of the South Island’s richest gold mine, was always regarded by its people as a good place to be.

Mini Miners Gold Hunt

In 2020 class B2 from Reefton Area School created a gold hunt for children. Mine shaft doors which have been placed on trees on The Strand and the Powerhouse Walk.

Art Gallery

Reefton Cinema

You can find Reefton's very own Digital Cinema on the corner of Smith & Shiel Streets.

Distillery

Explore a modern distillery at the forefront of spirit production in New Zealand right here in Reefton.

Fishing and Hunting

Where ever you choose to fish there is a good chance you will be the only angler on the riverbed.

Gold panning

Head out to Slab Hut Creek camping area to try your luck at gold panning - visit the Reefton Visitor Centre to hire a pan and pick up a gold panning brochure. Alternatively visit the Bearded Miners where flakes of gold are 'guaranteed' to be found!

Heated Swimming Pool

Take a dip in the balmy 28 degree water here at Reefton Swimming Pool.

Mountain Biking

Bring your bike on your next visit to Reefton and explore the town and its surrounds through accessible trails and tracks. Ride through beautiful landscapes weaving through the beech forest and historic goldfields.

Rafting tours

HAVE THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFE TIME... GREAT FUN - GREAT VALUE - GREAT MEMORIES

Skate Park

Reefton's own world class roller park

Walks & Hikes

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.

Explore Reefton Further

Getting Here Reefton is centrally located at the hub of state highway access into the Coast, north from Murchison, Nelson and Blenheim and east from Christchurch.

Our History The town of Reefton was established in 1870 and was immediately a prosperous place. In August 1888, it became the first place in New Zealand to have a public supply of electricity, even before London or New York.

Events Whether you're in Reefton for a day, overnight, a week or even more, there's always something exciting happening here. Find out more about our events and other things to do during your stay.