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.
Shantytown
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.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars 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.
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
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Top hotels in Blackball
Blackball Connection
House is as advertised, comfortable family area.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Lovely room! Very comfortable, Spacious and lovely dining experience both at dinner and breakfast. Wonderful views of the ocean both from our room and the dining room!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Managers couldn't even say hello, in general place felt unhappy, I'm sure housekeeping staff would report issues as there were a number of them and management would say humm. Only positive, the bed was good
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
The outside of the building is a stark contrast to the inside of the building, which was a relief. The room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant was aesthetically pleasing but the food was very disappointing. It was the worst steak my husband said he has ever had. He is an ex-chef. Both of our ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Great location, walking distance to the beach and easy drive into town. Lovely and clean.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
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Reviewed on 4 Apr 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 Killeen Island.
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 Killeen Island, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
