Reefton

The Inangahua River defines the setting of Reefton — its narrow West Coast valley and rain-fed surroundings have shaped a compact settlement beneath forested hills. Gold discoveries made Reefton a nineteenth-century mining centre, and Broadway still retains a notable run of heritage commercial buildings. In 1888, Reefton became the first town in New Zealand to receive a public electricity supply, a landmark achievement remembered in local history. It remains a useful base for exploring the upper Buller district, its former mining sites and native bush. Browse additional webcams from the West Coast to extend your view of New Zealand’s South Island.

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