Cobden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities

Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour

One Day Tour from Hokitika on Wilderness Trail by eBike
Our pick of the best Cobden Hotel Deals

The Ashley Hotel
How we were greeted, the rooms, amenities and an excellent restaurant!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Great
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
The room was surprisingly large, super clean, bed was comfortable and the jetted tub filled quickly and was just right size. Owners were onsite and truly kind - lovely place!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The rooms were spacious, clean and tidy. Staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Sundowner Motel
Clean, convenient, beds for five, kitchen, round table and chairs, nice staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Coleraine Suites & Apartments
Lovely staff, lovely room, good value
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cobden

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.

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.

Karoro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Karoro and surrounding area, you can visit Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.

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

Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Paroa
Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Paroa. Check out Shantytown or West Coast Rail Trail while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.


