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.
Shantytown
Learn about the local history of Greymouth when you spend time at Shantytown. Visit 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
History House Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at History House Museum during your trip to Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Beachfront Hotel
Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite.
Reviewed on 4 Nov, 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Beautiful view, clean cabin
Reviewed on 29 Oct, 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Room was spotless and i am so glad I went for a river view room!
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Nice spacious one bedroom apartment with plenty of room. Clean, comfortable, warm and included everything needed for a short stay. Property is situated on the main road, though our room was toward the back so only minor noise from the road. A bit of a walk (around 10 minutes) to the town centre shops, ...
Reviewed on 2 Oct, 2025
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Generally clean, well stocked kitchenette. Older rooms, some mold around the outside of the shower enclosure.
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paroa
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
Gladstone
Restaurants and spas are some things travellers note about Gladstone. Check out Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Karoro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Karoro and surrounding area, you can visit Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
Central Greymouth
Though Central Greymouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
Camerons
Some popular features of Camerons include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but Monteith's Brewing Company and West Coast Rail Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
