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Details of
Reefton for your use to find where to go, what to do, etc.:
When you get to
Blacks Point (1.7k before Reefton) it is worth it to visit the Museum.
This area
was heavily mined for gold and coal. The Murray Creek Goldfield 12 km
(five hours) track will take you to many of the old
deserted mines. A short 15 minute walk on the Golden Fleece walk by the
museum for those in a hurry.
What I recommend
is to go on into Reefton and stop by the Information
Centre. One of the finest in New Zealand so
don't miss it. There you can get all the information for the area
before deciding what you may want to do. A fantastic presentation of
the
area and also a replica of an old gold mine to explore right in the
Information Centre.
Of course you
must stop and say hello to the Bearded Miners in their
shack in the middle of Reefton. They might even treat you to a yarn or
two and a billy tea. A stop at the Broadway Tearoom where a real good
cup of coffee should be considered. We also find the Reef Cottage very
good.
A great time to visit Reefton is through December/January when they
have their Smmer Festival with so much going on I
won't even try to list it all. Email: rvcinfo@xtra.co.nz.
Plenty of
accommodation available. We were given a sneak preview of
what had been what they named as the Governor's Mansion and is being
turned into a
fabulous accommodation. It is a part of
the Reefton Rover's Retreat complex that includes the Old Nurses Home
Accommodation and
Backpackers at 104 Sheil Street. What a building! A spacious lawn and
garden along with
plenty of space for sixty. Well maintained and done with style. You
will enjoy.
An interesting
side trip is to Waiuta, the town at the top of the South
Island's richest gold mine now a ghost town
but has plenty of caravan sites. It is a 21km drive off Route 7 from
Reefton about half sealed. Plenty of ruins and
relics to see. Check with the Information Centre first.
Leaving Reefton
on Route 7 we now head south to Greymouth. If you are real lucky and it
is a weekend or a holiday you
have the opportunity to visit Kopara (website).
Not on any tourist road map. Turn left at Ngahere to Nelson Creek and
continue on
the Nelson Creek Bell Hill Road. It's a long drive about 30 km mostly
on an unsealed road. A group of South Islanders own the place and have
black powder shoots with everyone dressed for the occasion. You are
welcome to stay in a caravan.
Something worth seeing if you have the time and desire.
The best
website to see for more Reefton area information:
Reefton Information Site
If you need to
get in touch with Ron or Paula
(or Sylvester and Chocolate):
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Ron Laughlin - All rights reserved
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