Reefton, New Zealand

Reefton, New Zealand

Description: Reefton is a small mining town. In 1888 Reefton became the first town in New Zealand to receive electricity.
Rich veins of gold found in a quartz reef near the town led to its name, and also its former name of Quartzopolis.

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Keywords: New Zealand, Reefton, West Coast, people, gold, coal, mine, town

Exif: Exposure: 1/100, Aperture: 16.0, ISO: 100

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