The Buller District Council owns and operates a number of halls and pools throughout the Buller district to cater for the recreational activities of residents and visitors.
Most areas within the district have a hall under the control of a local Domain Board and frequently a sports ground.
Additional to these facilities are the primary facilities of public swimming pools and sports centres in Westport and Reefton.
The old Westport swimming pool is now closed and has been replaced by the Buller Electricity Limited Aquatics Centre at the new Solid Energy Centre.
The Buller Electricity Limited Aquatics Centre has a new 25m 8-lane competition pool, a hot water programme pool and a toddler and leisure pool. All pool s are heated, and the facility is open all year round. Check out our Solid Energy Centre page for more information.
The Reefton swimming pool is a five-lane 33 yard covered and heated outdoor pool located on The Strand in the centre of town.
The Reefton pool is a seasonal pool, and is currently closed. The pool generally opens from October through to late March/Early April. Any enquiries regarding operation of the Reefton pool should be directed to the Aquatics Team Leader at the Solid Energy Centre.
Council operates two primary recreation centres/community centres within the Buller District, one in Westport and one in Reefton.
The Solid Energy Centre in Westport is Council's main recreation facility. It has an indoor stadium with two full size courts, with changing facilities, kitchens, fitnesss centre and meeting rooms. The Solid Energy Centre is also the home for Sport Buller. Check out our Solid Energy Centre page for more information.
The Reefton Community Centre is a large complex centrally located in Reefton.The building comprises a large single court basketball facility, which also accommodates smallbore rifle shooting facilities. Alongside the sports hall is a 250 seat cinema/theatre complex including ticketing facilities. Adjoining the two, is toilet and changing facilities.
For further information or bookings for the Reefton complex please call Council's Reefton Service Centre on 03 732 8821.
