Dobson
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.
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.
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.
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
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Top hotels in Dobson
The Ashley Hotel
Nice size shower and bathroom amenities.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
We were treated like royalty which was so nice as we were celebrating our wedding anniversary and my birthday.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
Clean room
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Sundowner Motel
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Coleraine Suites & Apartments
The staff were very friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
We loved our studio room with the most beautiful view of the lake! That view is a must. The room was clean and update. Simply wonderful.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dobson
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 Brunner Industrial Site and Greymouth Golf Club.
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.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Cobden
While Cobden isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Rail Trail and History House Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
