Will And Cathy’s guidebook
Food scene
Built in 1910 Formerly the Blackball Hilton has a long and fascinating history, with some legendary parties thrown in too!
This ‘old school’ style pub is an historic hotel which has been kept in as close to original condition so that you can experience staying in a hotel with it’s original flair.
Here you will be able to meet the locals, other visitors, get lost in the history and enjoy your favourite drink!
Its central location makes it an ideal base to explore the rest of the Coast!
Monday to Friday 12.00 pm–late
Saturday 12.00pm- late
Sunday 12.00pm – late
Formerly The Blackball Hilton
26 Hart StBuilt in 1910 Formerly the Blackball Hilton has a long and fascinating history, with some legendary parties thrown in too!
This ‘old school’ style pub is an historic hotel which has been kept in as close to original condition so that you can experience staying in a hotel with it’s original flair.
Here you will be able to meet the locals, other visitors, get lost in the history and enjoy your favourite drink!
Its central location makes it an ideal base to explore the rest of the Coast!
Monday to Friday 12.00 pm–late
Saturday 12.00pm- late
Sunday 12.00pm – late
Blackball accommodation, hospitality and great food
Blackball’s Inn and 08 Cafe is the new meeting and accommodation place on the block in Blackball’s CBD. Borne like a phoenix from the ashes of the old Club Hotel, the Inn has recently been refurbished and fitted out to create an incredibly cosy and comfortable space where good food and drink can be enjoyed at a leisurely and relaxing pace in a welcoming atmosphere with cosy rooms if you want to stay the night. Admire local art, be inspired by good books, immerse yourself in our town’s rich history, be entertained by a wide selection of board games, or try your luck at a game of pool or darts and be told a tale or two by one of our interesting locals!
Blackball Salami Co
11 Hilton StBlackball accommodation, hospitality and great food
Blackball’s Inn and 08 Cafe is the new meeting and accommodation place on the block in Blackball’s CBD. Borne like a phoenix from the ashes of the old Club Hotel, the Inn has recently been refurbished and fitted out to create an incredibly cosy and comfortable space where good food and drink can be enjoyed at a leisurely and relaxing pace in a welcoming atmosphere with cosy rooms if you want to stay the night. Admire local art, be inspired by good books, immerse yourself in our town’s rich history, be entertained by a wide selection of board games, or try your luck at a game of pool or darts and be told a tale or two by one of our interesting locals!
Blackball Salami Co
11 Hilton StThe greatest salami and sausages you will ever taste
Sightseeing
Blackball is a small town on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 29 km from Greymouth. Elevation is approximately 100 metres. The town was named after the Black Ball Shipping Line, which leased land in the area to mine for coal.
Blackball was a centre of New Zealand radicalism and workers' militancy. It is credited as the birthplace of the New Zealand Labour Party, which followed the 1908 miners 'cribtime' strike, at ten weeks the longest in New Zealand history. In the 1913 Great Strike, Blackball miners were the last to return to work, in 1914. During the strike they had picketed miners in nearby Brunner and had burnt down the secretary of the 'arbitration' (scab) union's home. In 1925 the headquarters of the Communist Party of New Zealand moved to Blackball from Wellington. The pit closed in 1964.
Blackball
Blackball is a small town on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 29 km from Greymouth. Elevation is approximately 100 metres. The town was named after the Black Ball Shipping Line, which leased land in the area to mine for coal.
Blackball was a centre of New Zealand radicalism and workers' militancy. It is credited as the birthplace of the New Zealand Labour Party, which followed the 1908 miners 'cribtime' strike, at ten weeks the longest in New Zealand history. In the 1913 Great Strike, Blackball miners were the last to return to work, in 1914. During the strike they had picketed miners in nearby Brunner and had burnt down the secretary of the 'arbitration' (scab) union's home. In 1925 the headquarters of the Communist Party of New Zealand moved to Blackball from Wellington. The pit closed in 1964.
City/town information
Greymouth is the service area for most of the Westcoast. Hokitika to the south and Westport to the north
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Greymouth
Greymouth is the service area for most of the Westcoast. Hokitika to the south and Westport to the north
Jade central , kiwi house and the famous Wild foods festival in March each year . Gateway to Franz joseph and Fox Glaciers
Hokitika
Jade central , kiwi house and the famous Wild foods festival in March each year . Gateway to Franz joseph and Fox Glaciers