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Things to see in Greymouth (New Zealand): 21 places and when to go
Greymouth is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), Mountains (11), Hiking (4). The best known are Cobden Hill, Croesus Knob and History House Museum. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -42.4716, 171.2231
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (13) · Mountains (11) · Hiking (4) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- CHC Christchurch, 156 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Ryall, at 1,220 m.
What to see in Greymouth
The places in and around Greymouth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cobden HillHill in New Zealand3.5 km
- Croesus KnobHill in New Zealand24 km
- History House MuseumMuseum in Greymouth, New Zealand3.0 km
- Hohonu RidgeHill in New Zealand25 km
- Inveagh BayBay in New Zealand28 km
- Left Bank Art GalleryArt gallery in Greymouth, New Zealand2.8 km
- Marconi HillHill in New Zealand25 km
- Molloy BayBay in New Zealand24 km
- Mount BuckleyHill in New Zealand9.2 km
- Mount CardHill in New Zealand12 km
- Mount RyallHill in New Zealand26 km
- Mount Saint PatrickHill in New Zealand21 km
- New River BluffHill in New Zealand9.8 km
- Paparoa PeakHill in New Zealand12 km
- Rata Tree PeakHill in New Zealand6.9 km
- Ces Clark HutHiking24 km
- Croesus Top HutHiking24 km
- Garden Gully HutHiking25 km
- Monteith's BreweryBrewery2.4 km
- Moonlight Tops HutHiking30 km
- Shantytown Heritage ParkWith kids7.9 km
When to go to Greymouth
The best time to visit Greymouth is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:47
- FebBest time13:40
- MarBest time12:21
- AprBest time10:50
- MayPossible9:35
- JunPossible8:54
- JulPossible9:11
- AugPossible10:16
- SepPossible11:44
- OctBest time13:11
- NovBest time14:28
- DecBest time15:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54. In January, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Greymouth
The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC, Christchurch), 156 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hokitika35 places32 km
- Arthur's Pass National Park44 places59 km
- Westport, New Zealand25 places85 km
- Waikari10 places126 km
- Hanmer Springs16 places132 km
- Franz Josef Glacier17 places132 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Greymouth?
The best known: Cobden Hill, Croesus Knob, History House Museum, Hohonu Ridge, Inveagh Bay. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Greymouth?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Greymouth?
The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 156 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Greymouth as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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