Rutherglen
Greymouth
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring your family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy this exciting theme park 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
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Top hotels in Rutherglen
Beachfront Hotel
Nice hotel-- beach front view was very beautiful. The town is also very walkable with great dining options. Overall a nice place to stay in a good location.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Wasnt impressed with the staff on arrival as there was no one at reception for quite sometime . Even had another customer come while i was waiting and she had to wait as well. Evwn a cleaner showed up.and was txtn to see where the staff member was . Once in the room the tv was snowy was horrible ...
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Loved all the options and all the communal spaces. Super convenient to get the rocky beach from here. AMAZING play ground for the kiddos. We booked a three bedroom villa and would have had a great view if sunset but it needs some of the shrubbery trimmed way back. Great space, nice and big and super ...
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
The staff are friendly, the location is within walking distance of shops, and parking is available.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
Staff was lovely and accommodating, Rooms clean
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Suited our needs for a overnight stay
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
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 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.
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 Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
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 Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
