# Blackball Historic Mining Village

> A former coal-mining village where the 1908 miners' strike helped found the Labour movement; it is now known for a small salami producer and an old hotel.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-blackball/

A former coal-mining village where the 1908 miners' strike helped found the Labour movement; it is now known for a small salami producer and an old hotel. The road from SH7 is sealed, but the village is small, with no major services.

- **Nearest town:** Greymouth, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -42.3750, 171.4230

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Christchurch to Greymouth over Lewis Pass with Hanmer Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-lewis-pass-hanmer/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Brunner (Moana)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-brunner/) – 27 km
- [Pancake Rocks and Blowholes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pancake-rocks/) – 30 km
- [Pororari River Track](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pororari-river/) – 31 km
- [Reefton Powerhouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-reefton-powerhouse/) – 46 km

## FAQs

### Where is Blackball Historic Mining Village?

Blackball Historic Mining Village is in Greymouth, New Zealand, at GPS -42.3750, 171.4230.

### Which road trips pass Blackball Historic Mining Village?

Blackball Historic Mining Village is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Christchurch to Greymouth over Lewis Pass with Hanmer Springs.

### What is there to see near Blackball Historic Mining Village?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Brunner (Moana) (27 km), Pancake Rocks and Blowholes (30 km), Pororari River Track (31 km) and Reefton Powerhouse (46 km).

### When is the best time to visit Blackball Historic Mining Village?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)