District Grey
Street address 1271 Blair Road
Town Kotuku
Postcode 7845
Celebrating the heritage and exploits of the people of the Buller District. Explore the key taonga of the earth (pounamu, coal, gold) and the bravery and innovation of human and animal endeavour.
An iconic West Coast museum on historic coal mining land. Features category two listed coke ovens onsite, three collections building including a heritage Nissan Hut and the impressive Millerton Incline on the doorstep to explore.
Commissioned in 1888, Reefton’s historic hydroelectric power scheme was the first public electricity supply in New Zealand. This pioneering project made Reefton the southern hemisphere’s first town with street lighting.
Driven by the Lands and Survey Department’s need for larger premises, Government Architect John Campbell (designer of the nearby Custom House) was tasked with creating this impressive building.
