Lantern Court Motel Phone Number and Contact Information

Situated along the Inangahua River, the property lies within walking distance of Reefton’s Victorian-era architecture, including the fully restored 1880s Reefton School of Mines building, which now houses interactive exhibits on quartz reef mining techniques.

The town’s pioneering history is preserved at the Bearded Mining Company site, where visitors can observe reconstructed stamper batteries and gold-panning demonstrations.

Dining establishments like the Broadway Hotel & Café on Buller Road serve locally inspired dishes such as whitebait fritters and West Coast venison pie, while the historic Waiuta Lodge offers afternoon tea in a 1930s Art Deco setting.

Outdoor enthusiasts frequent the Murray Creek Track for native beech forest hikes or fish for brown trout in the Larry’s Creek catchment.

The Reefton Speedway, 4 km south of town, hosts summer stock car races on its quarter-mile clay oval track.

Educational facilities include the Reefton Area School, combining primary and secondary education with vocational forestry programs, and the Niwa Weather Station on Stafford Street, which offers public tours explaining meteorological monitoring in the Southern Alps.

Business services cluster around Bridge Street, home to West Coast Timber Solutions and Reefton Distilling Co., producing award-winning gin using native botanicals.

Reaching the Motels in Reefton typically involves driving State Highway 7 from Christchurch (2.5 hours) or Greymouth (1 hour), with the property offering complimentary shuttle transfers from Reefton’s restored 1897 railway station.

Regional air services operate through Westport Airport (45 minutes’ drive), connecting to Wellington and Christchurch.

Cyclists following the Old Ghost Road trail often use the motel as a staging point before tackling the 85 km backcountry route.

Budget-conscious travelers might prefer the West Coast NZ motels alternatives like Reefton Motor Camp with its powered RV sites and basic cabins near the Blacks Point Museum.

The Old Bank Lodge on Broadway Street provides affordable heritage rooms in a former 1880s banking hall, while Mountain View Backpackers offers dormitory-style lodging with communal kitchens.

Guest reviews consistently highlight the property’s preserved Victorian-era charm and tranquil riverside gardens, though some note limited evening dining options within immediate walking distance.

History enthusiasts appreciate the curated collection of gold rush-era photographs in common areas, while anglers value the staff’s knowledge of local fishing conditions.

Critical feedback occasionally mentions road noise from adjacent SH7 during peak holiday periods.

Cultural attractions include the 1882 Reefton Regent Theatre, hosting live performances of Māori legends through shadow puppetry, and the quarterly Goldfields Market at Victoria Park showcasing jade carvers and traditional flax weavers.

Adventure operators like Alpine Jet Safaris run helicopter tours to abandoned mining settlements in the Victoria Forest Park, while the 19th-century Burke’s Pass Cemetery offers guided twilight tours recounting pioneer-era tragedies.

The Reefton NZ hotels district serves as a base for exploring the 35 km Croesus Track, following original gold miners’ routes through subalpine herb fields.

Winter visitors utilize the nearby Murray Creek Ski Field for novice-friendly slopes, while summer guests join guided night walks to view glowworm colonies in Canyon Creek.

The property’s concierge arranges bespoke tours to the historic Big River Mine, accessible via 4WD through regenerating podocarp forests.