Rutherglen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Mel Fekto
Photo by Mel Fekto

Popular places to visit

Rapahoe Beach

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.

Rapahoe Beach

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.

Shantytown

Shantytown Heritage Park

Bring the family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Greymouth.

Shantytown Heritage Park

Gem & Mineral Hall

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gem & Mineral Hall during your trip to Greymouth.

Gem & Mineral Hall

Shantytown Heritage Railway

Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.

Shantytown Heritage Railway

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.

West Coast Rail Trail

Activities

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

AU$257
per adult
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
3 Days Private Photography Tour Wild West Coast New Zealand

3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown

AU$4,893
per adult
3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown
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Our pick of the best Rutherglen Hotel Deals

Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
111 Revell Street, Hokitika
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$134 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$134
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Trouble finding my booking, but made up for it by providing a great room."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth
The price is AU$134 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$134
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I liked the view out the large windows and the breakfast was supperb. The service was quick and pleasant, even with the number of people there."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is AU$142 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$142
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (835 reviews)
"Very convenience place"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Fitzherbert Court Motel

Fitzherbert Court Motel

4 out of 5
191 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika
The price is AU$118 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$118
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (421 reviews)
"It was good"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Fitzherbert Court Motel
Jade Court Motor Lodge

Jade Court Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
85 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika
The price is AU$127 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$127
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (438 reviews)
"Parking was at your door so that was great. Kitchen was great. The motel was located in a good area."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Jade Court Motor Lodge
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

4.5 out of 5
139 High Street, Greymouth
The price is AU$176 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$176
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (403 reviews)
"I love how clean and spacious the unit is."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Rutherglen

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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.

Paroa
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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.

Camerons
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Marsden

While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marsden
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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.

Karoro
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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.

Central Greymouth
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Kaiata

Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Kaiata

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