Driving SH69 from Cronadun to Reefton, on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.Reefton was originally founded in 1872 as a gold mining town, then expanded into coal mining, which continues today, and has since added forestry, saw milling, dair

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Driving SH69 from Cronadun to Reefton, on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.

Reefton was originally founded in 1872 as a gold mining town, then expanded into coal mining, which continues today, and has since added forestry, sawmilling, dairying and tourism. It is a small town, home to around 1,000 people, with an abundance of heritage features. The town is situated next to the magnificent Victoria Conservation Park and is probably better known as the first town in New Zealand, and the Southern Hemisphere, to receive electricity in 1888. The streets were lit by commercially generated electricity from the town's power station. Reefton is a popular holiday destination for those around the South Island, offering many activities including fishing, bird watching, walking, hiking and hunting.