Rutherglen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rutherglen
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.
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.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gem & Mineral Hall during your trip to Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring the family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Greymouth.
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.
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 Rutherglen Hotel Deals
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
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
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
Hotel Lake Brunner
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The room was spotless, staff friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rutherglen
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.
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.