HistoryHidden gem
Waiuta ghost town
Reefton, West Coast
Deserted gold-mining village with overgrown ruins deep in bush.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Waiuta was a gold mining town abandoned in 1951. A short track leads to the remains of the buildings, the shaft and some of the old shops. Quiet, strange and well worth the detour.
Good to know
- Gravel road in, take your time
- Take care near old shafts
- Bring insect repellent
- Best time
- Dry day
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel road from Reefton
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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