Blackball Travel Guide
Greymouth
Popular places to visit
Rapahoe Beach
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.
West Coast Rail Trail
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.
Monteith's Brewing Company
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.
Grey District Aquatic Centre
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.
Shantytown
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.
Left Bank Art Gallery
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.
Things to do
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Top hotels in Blackball
Blackball Connection
"House is as advertised, comfortable family area."
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
"Great stay, fast check in. no issues."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Ashley Hotel
"Disappointed with the TV reception, or lack of!! Stuttering reception. NO sound on one channel and the channels were random and missing a couple of options. The shower was a nightmare- leaked through the large gap under the door and built for people of 5ft 6' only. Had to mop up water off the floor ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
"The hotel staff are friendly, helpful and supportive, Good local knowledge. The restaurant has an excellent variety of tasty, well presented foods. Rooms are modern, clean and well serviced. Don’t be put off by the exterior of the building, it does not reflect the interior. Will be back next time ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sundowner Motel
"Much bigger room than shown on photos. Great shower. All amenities that you could want first over night stay. Helpful reception"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
"Easy close parking, Staff very helpful and really enjoyed the hot tub under the stars.Room very clean. Definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackball
Nine Mile
Check out nearby sights like Rapahoe Beach while you're spending some time in Nine Mile and the surrounding area.
Coal Creek
Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach.
Taylorville
Travellers like the monuments in Taylorville, and Brunner Industrial Site is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Rapahoe
Travellers like the parks in Rapahoe, and Rapahoe Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Dobson
When in Dobson, you can plan a visit to Brunner Industrial Site and Greymouth Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
