Overview
Granity is a small former coal and gold mining town on State Highway 67, the first settlement north of Westport on New Zealand's West Coast. It offers historic mining heritage sites, access to the Old Ghost Road track, and proximity to the former mining communities of Millerton, Hector, and Ngakawau.
History · Nature · Off The Trail · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Limited accommodation—Ghost Lodge Granity is the main option in town, with Ngakawau Tavern offering rooms nearby.
Food
Ngakawau Tavern is the only listed dining option nearby. Otherwise, self-catering or dining in Westport.
Information
The nearest i-SITE visitor centre is in Westport, 30 km south. Millerton has a small information centre with display boards about the local mining history.
Transport
Granity is on State Highway 67, accessible only by private vehicle or bicycle. No public bus service reaches this area.
