Visit Rutherglen
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.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring your family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gem & Mineral Hall in Greymouth.
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.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Greymouth: Glacier, Heritage & Wildlife Centre Guided Tour
Top hotels in Rutherglen
Beachfront Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025
The Ashley Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
Sundowner Motel
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rutherglen
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.
Paroa
If you're spending time in Paroa, you might enjoy its beaches and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Grey District Aquatic Centre.
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.
South Beach
Some popular features of South Beach include its breweries and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Grey District Aquatic Centre or Shantytown are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.