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.
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.
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.
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 Rapahoe
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
The deluxe king room is very nice, but it is up on a hill away from the beach with only a partial view of the ocean. If you are interested in using the restaurant or bar lounge, you should opt for a different room.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
The Ashley Hotel
Great room, very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 23 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
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Fully equipped kitchen, big rooms, comfy beds, very nice hospitality
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Sundowner Motel
Very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rapahoe
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.
Nine Mile
Check out nearby sights like Rapahoe Beach while you're spending some time in Nine Mile and the surrounding area.
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.
Coal Creek
Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but West Coast Rail Trail and History House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
