For a good half day trip from Greymouth head to the iconic West Coast town of Blackball.
About
This small town was the birth place of the New Zealand Labour party. Back in 1908 miners went on strike for three months to win a 30-minute lunch break. They won!
Nowadays it is more famous for The Blackball Salami Company, where they serve up "West Coast perfection".
Colin at Kereru Crafts makes his own woodwork creations and another good stop is Formerly the Blackball Hilton Hotel, named after an infamous dispute with a certain international hotel chain.
The Croesus Track follows an historic miners pack track and is open to trampers and mountain bikers. Please check on theDOC link first to ensure there are no current warnings.
You can either do the 45 minute walk to Garden Gully past an old miners hut or an 8 hour return walk to Croesus Knob.
For the more adventurous, make this a two-day walk and stay overnight in a Department of Conservation hut.
There are several historical places of interest in Blackball to visit here including an old mine site and the Blackball-Roa Railway Line.
Location
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Formerly The Blackball Hilton Hotel
This 100 year old hotel offers an abundance of historical information. The walls are filled to the brim with stories about the old coal mining days.
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West Coast Encounters
John Kennedy, head guide of West Coast Encounters, has worked in the tourism and hospitality industry for over 30 years with an extensive history in tour guiding.
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New Zealand Rent A Car
Rental cars and mini vans. Twenty locations New Zealand wide. Free delivery and pick up from TranzAlpine train, hotels and motels. Affordable rates.
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Blackball Salami Company Limited
Our salami is made from a variation of beef, pork and venison.
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Beachview Motels
Keith and Robyn would like to welcome you to their beautiful motel complex. We hope that you will enjoy your visit to this exquisite, scenic part of New Zealand.
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Paroa Hotel
Lonely Planet’s guide says it all: ‘You can’t beat the Paroa Pub for genuine West Coast hospitality’.
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Brunnerton Lodge and Backpackers
Staying at our traditional and comfortable lodge in Taylorville you are well located for both drop offs and pick up from the Paparoa Track.
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Greymouth Taxis Service
Specialising in transfers to Hokitika Airport and the Tranz Alpine train.
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