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 with a stop at Shantytown. Check out 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 savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Top hotels in Rapahoe
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Beautiful location and great views
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Great room, very helpful staff.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Very nice amenities. Really enjoyed our stay. Weather was awesome too. Would definitely recommend
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Nice staff, clean room
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Fully equipped kitchen, big rooms, comfy beds, very nice hospitality
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Sundowner Motel
Very helpful staff.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rapahoe
Point Elizabeth
Point Elizabeth might not have many top sights, but Rapahoe Beach and West Coast Rail Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nine Mile
You might consider checking out Rapahoe Beach while you're exploring Nine Mile and the larger Greymouth 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Coal Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.
Blaketown
While Blaketown isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Rail Trail and History House Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
