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.
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.
Shantytown
Learn about the local history of Greymouth with a stop at Shantytown. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Brunner Industrial Site
You can learn about the history of Greymouth when you stop by Brunner Industrial Site. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
"Not much"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Beachfront Hotel
"We just stayed the one night & it suited our needs. Great location, easy parking & friendly & efficient check in. Definitely recommend the restaurant for amazing steak & lamb."
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
The Ashley Hotel
"This hotel is exactly what I needed after taking the Tranzalpine over from Christchurch. The front staff was so friendly and answered all questions I had, as a tourist in Western NZ during winter. The room was incredibly easy to get comfortable in, and the heat was welcoming. The AC worked as well ..."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Jade Court Motor Lodge
"Absolutely loved our stay here. Great location, loved our room & excellent customer service. Highly recommended 10/10."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Sundowner Motel
"Nice and quiet part of town. Close enough to walk to places for dinner."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Where to stay in Paroa
Kaiata
Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kumara
If you're spending some time in Kumara, you'll be sure to enjoy its restaurants.
Coal Creek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Coal Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach.
