The 7 Best Things to do in Reefton, South Island

November 26, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Reefton is a small town on New Zealand's West Coast region, some 80 km northeast of Greymouth, in the valley of the Inangahua River. State Highway 7 passes through the southern part of the town, and State Highway 69 runs north to connect to State Highway 6. Ahaura is 44 km south-west of Reefton, Inangahua Junction is 34 km to the north, Maruia is 63 km to the east, and the Lewis Pass is 66 km to the south-east.
Restaurants in Reefton

1. Inland Adventures - Day Tours

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Inland Adventures - Day Tours

At Inland Adventures we offer stunning full day and multi day wilderness raft tours as well as a fun half day family trip. The rivers we raft range from friendly grade 2 to exhilerating grade 4 so there is something for everyone. Our day trip on the Upper Grey River/Māwheranui is our most popular tour. The grade 3 rapids keep you entertained all day and the towering mountains, steep walled gorges and lush green native forest mean this trip is jam packed with amazing scenery. If you are really wanting to spend some time in the New Zealand wilderness then a multi day trip is for you. Choose between a longer stretch of the Upper Grey River or the Waiau River near Hanmer Springs. We supply the camping gear as well as delicious meals and snacks. Evenings spent beside the river with a cozy fire are pretty special.

2. Reefton Distilling Co.

10 Smith Street, Reefton 7830 New Zealand +64 3-732 7083 [email protected] http://reeftondistillingco.com
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Reefton Distilling Co.

Our distillery is located in Reefton, in the untamed natural wilderness of the South Island's West Coast. From a history rich in adventure, gold and innovation, we draw inspiration for our premium range of gins, liqueurs and whisky, using locally sourced native botanicals. We offer a range of Distillery tours and escape packages.

Reviewed By triny_bop

What yummy Gin. Loved the tasting of the various gins and perfect lil' ones to take on the Old Ghost Road - 5 day tramp. I will be supporting this little distilling company. Loved the pink one with its botanical notes. Yum!

3. The Bearded Miners

67-69 Broadway, Reefton 7830 New Zealand +64 3-732 8391 http://www.reefton.co.nz/what-to-do/attractions/the-bearded-miners
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The Bearded Miners

Reviewed By Fireflied

My friend and I went there today, we were very impressed with the friendliness, warmth and knowledge of the nice men who brought a part of the history of Reefton to life for us. Thank u guys!

4. Reefton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

67 - 69 Broadway, Reefton 7830 New Zealand +64 3-732 8391 [email protected] http://www.reefton.co.nz
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Reefton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Reviewed By julienz123

Seriously why are you even still reading. They have a mine tunnel, even with 300 signs pointing out everywhere you could trip or bang yourself this is still an epic thing to have in a tourist office. Drop your cheese roll and go there now.

5. Black's Point Museum

Franklyn St 2 miles east of Reefton on Lewis Pass Highway, Reefton New Zealand +64 210 889 7494 [email protected]
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Black's Point Museum

Reviewed By Kiwibird248 - Christchurch, New Zealand

This is a truly delightful museum and the curator is knowledgeable and obliging. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon hoping to see the gold battery in action. We were told that the person who normally runs it was unable to be there that day however the curator was happy to turn it on for us. This is well worth seeing, as is the museum itself. Do not expect sophisticated displays, however it contains many items and information about the local area and its people.It certainly is more tactile than most museums that you visit. Do take the time to visit this wonderful museum just outisde of Reefton.

6. The Quaint And The Curious

27 Broadway, Reefton 7830 New Zealand +64 27 577 0474 http://quaintandcurious.co.nz/
The Quaint And The Curious

29A Broadway Old Reefton Courthouse, Reefton 7830 New Zealand +64 27 288 7498 http://alisonhale.co.nz/
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