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.
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.
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.
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.
Brunner Industrial Site
You can learn about the history of Greymouth when you stop by Brunner Industrial Site. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Activities
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika small group tour 1 way
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 comfortable and clean. Had an evening meal in the ocean view restaurant within the hotel which was excellent and good value.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Ok stay for a 3 star hotel however the TV in the room was just a decoration, it had no channels available and there was a previous guests underpants still in the room.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
More basic rooms with no aircon & a pedestal fan and was very hot when arriving in the afternoon with the sun streaming through the glass. Has heating though for the colder months. Bathroom could do with a refurb. Car park next to the building was open to the roadside area so best not to leave any ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
LI recently stayed in a studio apartment at this motel, and I can honestly say the room itself was the best I’ve ever experienced. It was absolutely spotless, exceptionally well-maintained, and equipped with all the essential facilities. I particularly appreciated having a cooktop, which made the ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Great beachfront location, but a bit far (30 min walk) from the village center and dated
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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.
