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.
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.
Jade Country Greymouth
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.
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
Top hotels in Central Greymouth
ASURE Gables Motor Lodge
Clean and tidy. Friendly, fantastic service
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Coleraine Suites & Apartments
Yes to both. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Scenicland Motels
Terrific and outstanding value for money.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Aachen Place Motel
Very welcoming facility
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
ASURE Highpark Motor Inn
Clean and spacious room. Excellent service from the host
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Global Village Backpackers
Great stay, clean room, quiet, shops within easy walk.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Greymouth
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but Grey District Aquatic Centre and West Coast Rail Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Grey District Aquatic Centre 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.
