South Beach Travel Guide
Greymouth
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in South Beach
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
Large suite, bigger than expected with full kitchen.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Charles Court Motel
Nice comfy clean bed, however fridge shelf was broken & in real need of a defrost. Was fine for a one night stay
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2020
Beachfront Hotel
Good room, staff were great. Note no lift to room .
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Polite and helpful staff. Small clean cabin neatly presented. with small clean functional bathroom. It had a kitchenette area for basic meal preparation. Bed was okay. Farm animals are on site and beach is only a few meters away.Laundry facilities are also on site Good for families. Wifi was ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Comfortable central Accomadation
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Ashley Hotel
Lovely modern room. Very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but Left Bank Art Gallery and West Coast Rail Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
