Waiuta Historic Mine and Town-Reefton
Waiuta Historic Mine and Town is a ghost town and former gold mining settlement on New Zealand’s West Coast. Founded in 1905 after gold was discovered at the Blackwater Mine, Waiuta thrived for decades as one of New Zealand’s richest mines, producing high-quality gold. Visitors can explore remains of the town, including worker cottages, the mine shaft, a poppet head, and an old school building. The surrounding area offers scenic walking trails that pass relics from the town's mining heyday, providing a glimpse into life during New Zealand's gold rush era.
Waiuta Historic Mine and Town is located in the West Coast region of New Zealand’s South Island, about 38 kilometers northeast of Greymouth and near Reefton. Nestled in the Victoria Forest Park, this remote site can be reached via a short drive from Reefton, offering a unique experience of New Zealand's gold mining heritage in a scenic, forested setting.