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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
Top hotels in Blackball
Blackball Connection
"House is as advertised, comfortable family area."
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
"Room was amasing, best views. Restaurant had beautiful food and excellent service"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Ashley Hotel
"Great rate and delicious meal at hotel restaurant"
Reviewed on 16 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
Hotel Lake Brunner
"Yes. All good. Would definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 6 May 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
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 Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.
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 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.
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.
