Paroa
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.
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Shantytown
Learn about the local history of Greymouth with a stop at Shantytown. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Greymouth Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greymouth at Greymouth Golf Club. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Jade Country Greymouth
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Jade Country Greymouth during your travels in Greymouth. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The rooms were spacious, clean and tidy. Staff
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Beachfront Hotel
Nice renovation
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
The Ashley Hotel
How we were greeted, the rooms, amenities and an excellent restaurant!
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Great
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
The cottage was great. Lots of room. Nice little communal area with a bar b q and location was lovely close to the beach.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Standard motel with the usual amenities. We had a pleasant one-night stay with comfortable beds.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paroa
Rutherglen
If you're spending some time in Rutherglen, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway are top sights worth seeing.
Gladstone
If you're spending time in Gladstone, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall.
Karoro
While Karoro might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
Central Greymouth
While Central Greymouth might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
Camerons
If you're spending time in Camerons, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall.
Kaiata
Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
