"Welcome to the Goldfields of Quartzopolis. In this corner of the Victoria Forest Park amongst the remarkable heritage of quartz mining, you will find this rich wilderness playground. From the central hub of Reefton the adventure spreads out from your door step. Through a shared effort, the Reefton community and the Department of Conservation have developed what we believe are the 10 best expeditions into these goldfields. Each expedition varies in challenge and reward. Best of all they are all free for you, your family or friends to enjoy. You can wake to snow in a backcountry hut, spot and hook a trout for lunch, 4WD to the wilderness and back, bike the mountains, fossick for gold or join our great kaka hunt. These are the riches of the Goldfields of Quartzopolis."
Mike Slater (Conservator) –
West Coast Tai Poutini Conservancy
Reefton and the Goldfields of Quartzopolis
The Goldfields of Quartzopolis is a corner of the Victoria Forest Park that is home to Reefton’s rich mining heritage and a wilderness playground. From the central hub of Reefton anyone can seek out adventures that are so individually New Zealand it’s virtually your birth right to try them.
Above you will find 10 expeditions to try around Reefton. Choose the one that suits you in terms of time and activity. They are all free. Alternatively, use the activity bar at the top of the page to go straight to all the details for that activity around Reefton.
Quartzopolis.
Stretch your imagination
Prepare your senses
Lush beech forest
Beautiful birdsong
Unique New Zealand
Incredible history
Winding tracks and tramways
A golden journey
into Quartzopolis.
Feedback
Quartzopolis is a bit different. We think it fits in well with what Reefton and the surrounding Victoria Forest Park is about. However, we would love to hear your what you think. Go to the Contact Us page for more details on providing feedback.
