Walks in the Reefton, Waiuta and Lewis Pass area.


About
Bottled Lightening Powerhouse
Time: 40 minutes.
Skill level: Easy.
NZ’s first power generation site. Walk from the Reefton Visitor Centre.
App available to download with more information and story telling.
Prohibition Mine and Ball Mine
Time: 1 hour.
Skill level: Easy.
From the old Waiuta town site winds up to the top of the country’s deepest mine shaft.
Alpine Nature walk
Time: Twenty minutes.
Skill level: Easy.
Start at St James Walkway car park, located 400m east of Lewis Pass, a great place to do a short walk through alpine wetland enjoying views of Mt Gloriana and Spenser Mountains.
Ghost town
Accessible by car.
The most famous West Coast ghost town located 17 km off SH 7, midway between Reefton and Greymouth.
Location
Reefton, New ZealandRelated listings
Lantern Court Motel
Central location on the banks of the Inangahua River, close to restaurants and shops. A great base to explore fascinating Reefton. Visit Victoria Conservation park, go trout fishing, gold panning or take a bush walk.
Learn moreDawson's Hotel at Reefton
Explore the wonders of Reefton’s surrounds while you stay at Dawson's, the locals’ preferred accommodation.
Learn moreReef Cottage B&B and cafe
Historic Lawyers Offices - circa 1887 transformed into high quality accommodation with ensuite rooms ( Qualmark 4.5 / 5 stars ).
Learn moreThe Broadway Tearooms & Bakery
Call into our historic cafe and bakery, the locals have since 1874 - for great coffee, great food, great service.
Learn moreGo Tracks
Go Tracks is a Mountain Bike shuttle service for West Coast New Zealand tracks based in Reefton. We offer shuttle services for The Old Ghost Road and The Paparoa Track.
Learn moreBellbird Motels
Seven ground floor apartment style self-contained one and two bedroom units. Located in the heart of Reefton.
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