Coal Creek Travel Guide
Greymouth
Visit Coal Creek
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.
Wingham Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wingham Park, a lovely green space in Greymouth.
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Greymouth Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greymouth at Greymouth Golf Club. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Jade Country Greymouth
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Country Greymouth during your travels in Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Top hotels in Coal Creek
Apostles View Motel
There was not any view of Apostles from the Motel!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Ashley Hotel
The room was clean and comfortable. We only stayed for 1 night and only need a good night sleep as we been doing a road trip. Did not use the bar or restaurant. A good night sleep and rest that’s all we need which we achieved. Parking was easy.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Hopefully no large tour group is there when you stay!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Great room with lots of space, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Amazing staff, very helpful, gracious and accommodating. Spotless rooms and very spacious.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
What a little gem. The staff were amazing, the room adorable, and the location stunning.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Coal Creek
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 Greymouth Golf Club and Killeen Island.
Dobson
When in Dobson, you can plan a visit to Greymouth Golf Club and Brunner Industrial Site, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Nine Mile
Check out nearby sights like Rapahoe Beach while you're spending some time in Nine Mile and the surrounding area.
Rapahoe
Travellers like the parks in Rapahoe, and Rapahoe Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
