Reefton Area

Cradled amongst forested hills by the Inangahua River, Reefton is Buller’s only inland town and is a curious mix of old and new. Its gold and coal mining heritage is still evident in many of the historic buildings such as the School of Mines - you might even spot a bearded miner or two going about their business. The adjoining beech-clad Victoria Forest Park features world class fishing, 4WD tracks, walking and mountainbiking trails, while down at Maruia, you can soak away in one of the area’s thermal hot springs.