This 45-min forest track passes by tailraces and dams and through historic tunnels built by gold miners.
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Historic site of the Brunner Mine.
Great public swimming pools with waterslides, spa and sauna. Also a gym and indoor courts.
West Coast Wilderness Trail
A lovely flat walk along the flood wall beside the Grey River. There are beautiful views of the river and the Twelve Apostles range, as well as some of the commercial and industrial areas of the town. Follow the trail further to see the historic and modern port areas, then the harbour where there are often fishing boats docked. Continue to the Southern Breakwater, historic gun emplacement, and then the beach. There are several memorial parks and historical landmarks along the way, like Cobden Rail Bridge Heritage Park, Miners Memorial Park, Coal River Heritage Park. Also, along the way there are boards introducing the town history. This trail is for walking and cycling. The whole trail can be accessed at various points.
This famous West Coast brewery which ships its beers through New Zealand offers 45min–1hr beer tours. Adults only.
quay walk
A 2-minute walk on a flat gravel track along the Grey River. Explore the cave entrance and the first chamber without a torch. Sturdy footwear is advised for inside the cave. Visitors are advised to go no further than the first chamber.
Speights Ale House
This category 1 building is an example of later, more restrained work by the Scottish born Architect John Campbell. It was the prominent building on the riverfront. Earthquake strengthened in 2007, it is now an ale house.