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Reefton Power Station
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8 Rosstown Rd
Reefton, West Coast
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4th Ausust 1888. The first power station to supply power and lighting in the southern hemisphere . Parts of the original structure still remain that are accessible via a walking track. 34 kms away
. VISIT THE OLD POWERHOUSE On the subject of electricity, go to the powerhouse that made Reefton the fifth settlement in the world to distribute power to the public. The Old Powerhouse can be seen along the Bottled Lightning Powerhouse Walk (40-minute loop) and is easily accessible from town. Information boards at the the Old Powerhouse will give you more information about its history Not only can you check out the original street lamps of the town still standing (although not in use), but the first light that was powered by electricity in 1888 on the street stills shines brightly on the Oddfellows Hall. Go see the light after dark to see a piece of history. Location: Bridge Street, Reefton
. VISIT THE OLD POWERHOUSE On the subject of electricity, go to the powerhouse that made Reefton the fifth settlement in the world to distribute power to the public. The Old Powerhouse can be seen along the Bottled Lightning Powerhouse Walk (40-minute loop) and is easily accessible from town. Inform…