South Beach
Greymouth
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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.
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.
History House Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at History House Museum during your travels in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Greymouth: Glacier, Heritage & Wildlife Centre Guided Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Top hotels in South Beach
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025
Charles Court Motel
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2020
Beachfront Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kaiata
Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.