Dobson 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 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.
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.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day 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 Dobson
The Ashley Hotel
Very nice, I think if we were in that area again we would stay at a different place
Reviewed on 24 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
Coleraine Suites & Apartments
Great room, spotlessly clean. Lovely people
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Sundowner Motel
Staff were very friendly and our room was nice. Everything was very clean and tidy, it made our stay a pleasant one.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dobson
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.
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.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club 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.
Central Greymouth
Though Central Greymouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
