Inspiration
A little rain won’t dampen your spirits in Reefton – it’s the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy a cosy, relaxing weekend. Start with a quiet morning at the library, where you can curl up with a book or tackle a jigsaw puzzle. Then head to a local pub for a friendly game of pool or darts, watch a movie at the cinema or sip a locally crafted gin while the rain taps on the windows.
When you’re ready to brave the elements, throw on a coat and head outside – Reefton’s bush tracks are magical in the mist and rain, with lush greenery and peaceful trails. Treat yourself to a massage or facial, the perfect way to warm up and unwind.
Rain or shine, Reefton delivers a weekend full of comfort, charm, and a touch of indulgence.
Local’s tip: There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes!
Plan Your Trip
Reefton Distilling Co.
- 10 Smith Street, Reefton, New Zealand
- 03 732 7083
Reefton Cinema
- 52 Shiel St, Reefton, New Zealand
- 03 732 8391
The Reefton Visitor & Service Centre
- 67-69 Broadway, Reefton, New Zealand
- 03 732 8391
Maruia Hot Springs
- Maruia Hot Springs State Highway 7, Lewis Pass, New Zealand
- 021 999 946
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