South Beach Travel Guide
Greymouth
Visit South Beach
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.
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 South Beach
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
It was to be able to get two bedroom accomodation for such a good price. We were attending a funeral so there was little time to find something suitable. I would book again in future
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Beachfront Hotel
Staff were very helpful & provided freezer space for our eski cooly packs.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Room was very good but in need of a refresh. Restaurant was awesome Check in staff member was awesome
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Friendly staff. The room is clean, tidy and the bed is comfortable. Sadly the motel WiFi didn't work from inside the room, and the heater didn't heat up properly.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Not the most modern motel but very clean with helpful staff. Plenty of room for the family.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Great place easy walk to everything, parking good
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
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.
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.
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.
