Gladstone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gladstone
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.
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.
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.
Left Bank Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Gladstone Hotel Deals
Cosy, comfortable Loft with free wi-fi set in a great location of the West Coast
"We had a great stay at the Loft. Everything was catered for. Very much appreciated. Great hosts & doggie welcome"
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Beachfront Hotel
"Great location and central to amenities in hokitika. Helpful friendly staff."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Ashley Hotel
"Disappointed with the TV reception, or lack of!! Stuttering reception. NO sound on one channel and the channels were random and missing a couple of options. The shower was a nightmare- leaked through the large gap under the door and built for people of 5ft 6' only. Had to mop up water off the floor ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
"The hotel staff are friendly, helpful and supportive, Good local knowledge. The restaurant has an excellent variety of tasty, well presented foods. Rooms are modern, clean and well serviced. Don’t be put off by the exterior of the building, it does not reflect the interior. Will be back next time ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
"Clean and handy kitchen"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels
Our guide on where to stay in Gladstone
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kumara
If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Kumara might be a great stop.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park 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 Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach.
