Central Greymouth Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rapahoe Beach
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.
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.
West Coast Rail Trail
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.
Greymouth Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greymouth at Greymouth Golf Club. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Monteith's Brewing Company
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.
Shantytown
Learn about the local history of Greymouth when you spend time at Shantytown. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
Top hotels in Central Greymouth
Coleraine Suites & Apartments
The staff were very friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Aachen Place Motel
The room was clean.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Scenicland Motels
Very very clean room. Staff cheery and welcoming
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Global Village Backpackers
Meet all our needs for an overnight stop in Greymouth. Pick up from station was a bonus. Extremely friendly owners. Very clean, comfy beds, great facilities.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
ASURE Gables Motor Lodge
Basic but had everything you might need and good location.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
ASURE Highpark Motor Inn
tidy unit and nice hosts
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Greymouth
Karoro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Karoro and surrounding area, you can visit Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
Cobden
While Cobden isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Rail Trail and History House Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Paroa
Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Paroa. Check out Shantytown or West Coast Rail Trail while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Point Elizabeth
Though Point Elizabeth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and West Coast Rail Trail.
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
