Gladstone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
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.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.
Activities
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
One Day Tour from Hokitika on Wilderness Trail by eBike
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
Room was adequate. Food in the restaurant was terrible.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Very dated hotel. The room was not well kept with a very dated bathroom. Most surprisingly, it only included a fan. Surely, there are nicer places to stay in Greymouth. The staff was nice but I would never stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Room was very small, shower was terrible. The restaurant was lovely and staff were great
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Staff was exceptional friendly.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Great location, walking distance to the beach and easy drive into town. Lovely and clean.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gladstone
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
Paroa
Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Paroa. Check out Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
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.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
