Blackball Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Rapahoe Beach

4.5/5(24 reviews)

A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up.

Rapahoe Beach
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Shantytown

4.5/5(49 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Greymouth when you spend time at Shantytown. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Shantytown
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West Coast Rail Trail

4/5(25 reviews)

You can take time to visit West Coast Rail Trail during your travels to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

West Coast Rail Trail
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Monteith's Brewing Company

4.5/5(52 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Monteith's Brewing Company in Greymouth. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Monteith's Brewing Company
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Left Bank Art Gallery

4/5(14 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Left Bank Art Gallery
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History House Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at History House Museum during your trip to Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

History House Museum

Activities

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Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

NZ$289
Per adult
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
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Our pick of the best Blackball Hotel Deals

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth
The price is NZ$177 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
NZ$177
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice stay lovely staff"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
On The Great Walk Doorstep, Stunning Mountain View
On The Great Walk Doorstep, Stunning Mountain View
Blackball
The price is NZ$245 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$245
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this vacation home in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and air conditioning.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
A slice of modern style
"The property was all it was advertised. A great place with modern appliances and presentation. Sitting on the deck having drinks and nibbles looking at the hills and enjoying the quiet and setting sun was idyllic. So handy to everything Blackball has to offer."

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2024

On The Great Walk Doorstep, Stunning Mountain View
Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk.
Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk.
Blackball
The price is NZ$182 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
NZ$182
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this cottage in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Brunner Industrial Site is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
A great getaway
"We had a lovely stay with Lyndsey. She was very welcoming, had the fire roaring on our arrival and there was everything we needed in the house, including toys for the kids."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk.
Town edge art studio and stay.
Town edge art studio and stay.
Blackball
Stay at this vacation home in Greymouth. Enjoy a garden, balconies, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Brunner Industrial Site is located nearby.
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Town edge art studio and stay.
Happy Harry's Hutch - Paparoa Great Walk Accommodation
Happy Harry's Hutch - Paparoa Great Walk Accommodation
Blackball
Stay at this cottage in Greymouth. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces.
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Happy Harry's Hutch - Paparoa Great Walk Accommodation
Formerly The Blackball Hilton
Formerly The Blackball Hilton
2.5 out of 5
26 Hart St, Greymouth, West Coast
Stay at this motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"Classic Historic old Hotel. Had lots of Character."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2019

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Formerly The Blackball Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Blackball

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Coal Creek

Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.

Coal Creek
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Nine Mile

Check out nearby sights like Rapahoe Beach while you're spending some time in Nine Mile and the surrounding area.

Nine Mile
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Stillwater

While Stillwater may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brunner Industrial Site and Greymouth Golf Club.

Stillwater
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Taylorville

Travellers like the monuments in Taylorville, and Brunner Industrial Site is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Taylorville
Rapahoe Beach which includes rocky coastline and surf

Rapahoe

Travellers like the parks in Rapahoe, and Rapahoe Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Rapahoe
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Dobson

When in Dobson, you can plan a visit to Brunner Industrial Site and Greymouth Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dobson

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