Karoro 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
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 Karoro Hotel Deals
The Ashley Hotel
We reported to the desk manager that there is air in the water pipes and it is continually flowing quite loudly in the shower drain and, something was flowing from outside from outside causing loud running water noise. He said it was the person upstairs using the washing machine. We noticed the hotel's ...
Reviewed on 4 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
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Location. Right on the beach, wake up to the roar of the surf!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The room was spotless, staff friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
Coleraine Suites & Apartments
Room clean, staff accommodating. Bed comfortable, bathroom well equipped. Excellent few days there, would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Karoro
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.
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.
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.
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
