Reefton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Reefton

The town got its name after veins of gold were found in a quartz reef in the 19th century. Gold mining and coal mining have been major industries in the area. The Reefton hydroelectric power station came into operation in 1888 and the town became the first in the Southern Hemisphere to have a public electricity supply.

Top Attractions in Reefton

Explore the best things to see and do in Reefton:

• ★Black's Point Museum
• ★Bottled Lightning Powerhouse Walk
• ★Hale Gallery & Reefton Gallery
• ★Miners Hut & the Bearded Mining Company
• ★Reefton Cinema
• ★Reefton Distilling Co.
• ★Reefton School of Mines
• ★Reefton Swimming Pool

Where to Eat in Reefton

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Alfresco's Eatery & Pizzeria
• 🍴Broadway Tearooms and Bakery
• 🍴Reefton Foursquare
• 🍴Reefton Supervalue

Where to Stay in Reefton

• 🏨Alfresco Historic Villas
• 🏨Bellbird Motel
• 🏨CS Accommodation
• 🏨Lantern Court Motels
• 🏨No. 10 Blacks Point
• 🏨Old Nurses Home Guesthouse

Reefton Travel Guide Sections

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