Paroa Travel Guide
Greymouth
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The rooms were spacious, clean and tidy. Staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Beachfront Hotel
Nice and clean. Close to the beach
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Ashley Hotel
Great room, very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Lovely beachside chalet could hear the sea which was great. Sun trap in the evening. Had everything we needed for one night, nice shower and good WiFi. Brilliant sunset from the beach and glow worms were good too!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Easy check in, polite staff, clean rooms and toilet blocks. A bargain nights accomodation
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Dinner was great. Room had a modern bathroom
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paroa
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
Gladstone
Restaurants and spas are some things travellers note about Gladstone. Check out Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
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.
Central Greymouth
Though Central Greymouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
Camerons
Some popular features of Camerons include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
