Coal Creek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Pamela Fiorelli
Photo by Pamela Fiorelli

Popular places to visit

Rapahoe Beach

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

Wingham Park

Explore the great outdoors at Wingham Park, a lovely green space in Greymouth.

Wingham Park

Shantytown

4.5/5(49 reviews)

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

Shantytown

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

Monteith's Brewing Company

4.5/5(52 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Monteith's Brewing Company

Grey District Aquatic Centre

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Grey District Aquatic Centre during your trip to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Grey District Aquatic Centre

Activities

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

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 Coal Creek Hotel Deals

Apostles View Motel

Apostles View Motel

3 out of 5
296 State Highway 6, Coal Creek, Greymouth
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$142 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$142
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wingham Park and Greymouth Golf Club are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Very nice well layed out rooms But lots of road noise was to only problem will come back again very handy to town"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Apostles View Motel
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth
The price is NZ$169 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$169
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel has had a revamp since I was last there. It’s comfortable and the bed was great. Will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4 out of 5
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki
The price is NZ$187 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$187
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (744 reviews)
"We had the most magnificent room set back up the hill away from the road. We had a weka wandering outside our front sliding door. The staff in the dining room were professional but also friendly and chatty which we enjoy. This hotel is quality in every way. A do not miss for a very reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3 out of 5
56 Punakaiki Road, Punakaiki
The price is NZ$210 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$210
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Pancake Rocks are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (320 reviews)
"Super clean room. No view of the beach but a 2 minute walk and you’re there. Perfect for my dog I’ve been there before and I will go there again."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

4.5 out of 5
139 High Street, Greymouth
The price is NZ$208 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$208
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews)
"I love how clean and spacious the unit is."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
2 Chesterfield Street, Greymouth
The price is NZ$97 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$97
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (364 reviews)
"Layout , great parking Comfortable bed. Goldielocks"

Reviewed on 29 July 2025

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Coal Creek

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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
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Dobson

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

Dobson
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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
Rapahoe Beach showing rocky coastline and waves

Rapahoe

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

Rapahoe
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Point Elizabeth

Though Point Elizabeth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and West Coast Rail Trail.

Point Elizabeth
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Cobden

While Cobden isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Rail Trail and History House Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cobden

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