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.
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.
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.
Greymouth Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greymouth at Greymouth Golf Club. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Jade Country Greymouth
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Country Greymouth during your travels in Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Top hotels in Rapahoe
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Hopefully no large tour group is there when you stay!
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
The Ashley Hotel
The room was clean and comfortable. We only stayed for 1 night and only need a good night sleep as we been doing a road trip. Did not use the bar or restaurant. A good night sleep and rest that’s all we need which we achieved. Parking was easy.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Very nice amenities. Really enjoyed our stay. Weather was awesome too. Would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
This was a good hotel that met our needs. Bed was comfy, room and bath were clean. It’s in an older building but you can see the updating that has been done, and done well. The staff were super friendly and professional. The only downsides to our stay was the absence of air conditioning in the room. ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Amazing staff, very helpful, gracious and accommodating. Spotless rooms and very spacious.
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
good for the bases for 1 night. amazing views and good food from the Bar/ Restaurant
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rapahoe
Point Elizabeth
Though Point Elizabeth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and West Coast Rail Trail.
Nine Mile
Check out nearby sights like Rapahoe Beach while you're spending some time in Nine Mile and the surrounding 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
Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but Grey District Aquatic Centre and West Coast Rail Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Greymouth
Though Central Greymouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
