Things to do in Reefton area

The Bearded Mining Company in Reefton is an amusing endeavour to amuse the tourists. A recreation of a traditional miners hut with opportunity to try panning for gold and watch a gold nugget being cast. You can even take a 'gold' nugget home with you for $5.



The amusing proprietors take a rather tongue in cheek approach to their venture. They quite clearly do it just for love and beer money which means they are more than happy to have a yarn and explain some of the finer details of mining in the Buller District. It's free too :) Contact the miners at longsleep@xtra.co.nz