Dobson 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.
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.
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.
Left Bank Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Dobson Hotel Deals
The Ashley Hotel
"Hotel as room service which is great when you're tired after travelling. One query was the cost of a glass of red wine , they charged $21 which I think was incorrect, will query next time."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Sundowner Motel
"Much bigger room than shown on photos. Great shower. All amenities that you could want first over night stay. Helpful reception"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
"A great overnight stay from start to finish. Quick & easy checkin, spotlessly clean room, all the amenities we needed. A lovely comfortable bed. The only improvement would be a more powerful shower, but l appreciate the environmental benefit of the existing setup. Highly recommended, virtually opposite ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
Cameron's Beach Front
"Could not rate staying at Cameron’s Beach more highly. Fantastic location. Amazing facilities, pet friendly- our dogs loved it! Beach access, beach bonfires, beautiful sunsets. Tone and Tavanna are wonderful hosts. Nothing was a problem. We will be coming back again and again. So relaxing and a fantastic ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Dobson
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kumara
If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Kumara might be a great stop.
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.
