What to do in Greymouth

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Punakaiki featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset

Pancake Rocks which includes rocky coastline

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Rapahoe Beach

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A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up.

Shantytown

Learn about the local history of Greymouth when you spend time at Shantytown. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

West Coast Rail Trail

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You can take time to visit West Coast Rail Trail during your travels to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Monteith's Brewing Company

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You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Jade Country Greymouth

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You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Country Greymouth during your travels in Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Pounamu Pathway Māwhera

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Pounamu Pathway Māwhera during your travels in Greymouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Grey District Aquatic Centre

Take the family on an outing to Grey District Aquatic Centre during your trip to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

History House Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at History House Museum during your trip to Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Left Bank Art Gallery

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You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Explore areas of Greymouth

Marsden

While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blackball

If you're spending some time in Blackball, Pancake Rocks and Lake Brunner are top sights worth seeing.

Kumara

If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Kumara might be a great stop.

Kaiata

Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Coal Creek

Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach.