# Reefton Powerhouse

> Reefton claims to be the first town in the Southern Hemisphere to have electric street lighting, from a hydro scheme in 1888, and the restored powerhouse…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-reefton-powerhouse/

Reefton claims to be the first town in the Southern Hemisphere to have electric street lighting, from a hydro scheme in 1888, and the restored powerhouse tells the story. Wander the main street's old shopfronts afterwards; it is a convenient overnight stop on SH7.

- **Nearest town:** Reefton, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -42.1180, 171.8610

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Christchurch to Greymouth over Lewis Pass with Hanmer Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-lewis-pass-hanmer/)

## Nearby

- [Denniston Plateau and Incline](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-denniston/) – 43 km
- [Pororari River Track](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pororari-river/) – 44 km
- [Pancake Rocks and Blowholes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pancake-rocks/) – 44 km
- [Carters Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-carters-beach/) – 46 km

## FAQs

### Where is Reefton Powerhouse?

Reefton Powerhouse is in Reefton, New Zealand, at GPS -42.1180, 171.8610.

### Which road trips pass Reefton Powerhouse?

Reefton Powerhouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Christchurch to Greymouth over Lewis Pass with Hanmer Springs.

### What is there to see near Reefton Powerhouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Denniston Plateau and Incline (43 km), Pororari River Track (44 km), Pancake Rocks and Blowholes (44 km) and Carters Beach (46 km).

### When is the best time to visit Reefton Powerhouse?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)