Coal Creek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Pamela Fiorelli
Photo by Pamela Fiorelli

Popular places to visit

Rapahoe Beach

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.

Rapahoe Beach

Wingham Park

Explore the great outdoors at Wingham Park, a lovely green space in Greymouth.

Wingham Park

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.

Shantytown

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.

West Coast Rail Trail

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.

Grey District Aquatic Centre

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.

Monteith's Brewing Company

Activities

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

AU$265
per adult
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
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Our pick of the best Coal Creek Hotel Deals

Apostles View Motel

Apostles View Motel

3 out of 5
296 State Highway 6, Coal Creek, Greymouth
The price is AU$116 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$116
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wingham Park and Greymouth Golf Club are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"One of the nicest motels I've stayed in, will definitely be staying here again. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Apostles View Motel
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4 out of 5
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki
The price is AU$135 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$135
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (723 reviews)
"The beds were very comfortable with a restaurant that served delicious food on site. We had a room with a beautiful view of the sea where we could easily go for walks. Location was superb. Highly recommend this place."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth
The price is AU$178 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$178
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location! Stayed here for 1 night after catching transalpine train from Christchurch. It’s walking distance to various restaurants and cafes plus has on site car parking. Check in was quick and staff were helpful with recommendations."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
The Ashley Hotel

The Ashley Hotel

4 out of 5
74 Tasman St, Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand, Greymouth
The price is AU$140 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$140
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grey District Aquatic Centre ...
8/10 Very Good! (623 reviews)
"Friendly receptionist Very clean room Comfy bed."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

The Ashley Hotel
Sundowner Motel

Sundowner Motel

3 out of 5
14 Smith Street, Greymouth, Greymouth
The price is AU$153 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$153
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)
Great staff
"Lovely people. Were waiting to pick me up from the station and dropped me back the following morning"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Sundowner Motel
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
2 Chesterfield Street, Greymouth
The price is AU$85 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$85
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (363 reviews)
"We loved our one night stay here, staff were super friendly and room was perfect for what we we needed."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Coal Creek

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Taylorville

Travellers like the monuments in Taylorville, and Brunner Industrial Site is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Taylorville
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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 Killeen Island and Brunner Industrial Site.

Stillwater
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Dobson

When in Dobson, you can plan a visit to Brunner Industrial Site and Killeen Island, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dobson
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Nine Mile

Check out nearby sights like Rapahoe Beach while you're spending some time in Nine Mile and the surrounding area.

Nine Mile
Rapahoe Beach showing rocky coastline and waves

Rapahoe

Travellers like the parks in Rapahoe, and Rapahoe Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Rapahoe
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Blackball

If you're spending some time in Blackball, Pancake Rocks and Lake Brunner are top sights worth seeing.

Blackball

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