Come and shoot some hoops and have a game of 3x3 on Reefton's full-size 3x3 basketball court at The Strand recreation area. 3x3 basketball is a fast-paced, social version of the game played on a...
3×3 Basketball Court
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See and Do
Reefton Disc Golf course
Reefton Disc Golf course is a 6 hole community course nestled in The Strand recreation area. Start the course at hole 1 just behind Reefton Roller Park. Look for the teepad lines made from wood and...
Walking & Hiking
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...
Reefton Heritage Plaques
As you wander through our streets, keep an eye out for the heritage plaques that adorn many of our historic buildings. Each plaque offers a glimpse into the people, places, and events that shaped...
Mountain Biking
The old gold miners, timber millers and horse packers of the West Coast knew how to build a track and make it last. Nowadays, many of these historic tracks can still be ridden, but with a more...
Fishing & Hunting
Reefton is famous for some of the best brown trout fishing in the South Island - and no wonder, as there's 12 pristine river systems to choose from within a 40-minute drive. These include the...
Maruia Hot Springs
Maruia Hot Springs is an award-winning natural hot springs, day spa and wellness destination tucked among the snow-capped Southern Alps on the picturesque Lewis Pass national reserve. Instantly feel...
Historic Blackwater School
Have a day out visiting the long deserted mining ghost town of Waiuta and nearby historic Blackwater School. In the settlement of Blackwater on the way to Waiuta, a well-known mining ghost town on...
Waiuta Historic Mine & Town
Have a day out visiting the long deserted mining ghost town of Waiuta and nearby historic Blackwater School. Waiuta, the town at the top of the West Coast’s richest gold mine, grew from the region’s...
Shopping
Reefton’s Broadway is an enticing mix of small-town charm, with an eclectic variety of vintage and arty shops, hospitable eateries and heritage pubs – ideal for soaking up the atmosphere on a...
Reefton Guinea Pigs
The Reefton Guinea Pigs are a bit of a local legend - they've even been on TV's Seven Sharp! This super cute group of guinea pigs delight visitors of all ages, offering a chance to observe their...
The Reefton Visitor & Service Centre
The Reefton Visitor Centre, with its replica Quartzopolis underground mine experience, is the best place to learn about the history of gold and coal mining and the illuminating story of how Reefton...