Reefton, West Coast Map

About Reefton, West Coast

Reefton is a locality in the West Coast Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 927. It sits at an elevation of around 199 m above sea level. It lies approximately 67 km north-east of Greymouth, the regional capital. Reefton is located at 42.1167°S, 171.8667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Reefton rests in a valley cradled by rolling, bush-clad hills, a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of the Inangahua River, which threads its way a mere three kilometres from the town. It lies 144.2 km south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 231°T), and is situated 37.4 km north-east of Ahaura. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of native bush, a constant reminder of the dense forests that cloak the surrounding terrain, stretching towards the distant Victoria Range. Sunlight, when it breaks through, often has a soft, diffused quality, filtering through the canopy to paint dappled patterns on the forest floor, and the evenings can bring a crispness that hints at the higher country.

This inland settlement, far from any coast, owes its existence to the rich veins of gold that once pulsed beneath its earth, drawing a determined populace in the late 19th century. While the fever of the gold rush has long since cooled, the echoes of that industrious past remain, woven into the character of Reefton and its enduring local economy, which now leans on forestry and the quiet hum of agricultural pursuits in the surrounding farmlands. Travellers often find their way here seeking the simpler pleasures of the outdoors, perhaps venturing onto Quigleys Track, a pathway that winds through the very bush that defines the region's distinct, untamed beauty.

About This Reefton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Reefton, West Coast, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.11667, 171.86667. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Reefton.

Reefton sits within the West Coast Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Reefton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.