Stillwater Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stillwater
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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 lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Activities
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Stillwater Hotel Deals
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
The Ashley Hotel
"This hotel is exactly what I needed after taking the Tranzalpine over from Christchurch. The front staff was so friendly and answered all questions I had, as a tourist in Western NZ during winter. The room was incredibly easy to get comfortable in, and the heat was welcoming. The AC worked as well ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Sundowner Motel
"Nice and quiet part of town. Close enough to walk to places for dinner."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Coleraine Suites & Apartments
"The room was great, very clean and spacious. Check in was super easy and the owner was lovely and had lots of recommendations for eating out in the area"
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Cameron's Beach Front
"Could not rate staying at Cameron’s Beach more highly. Fantastic location. Amazing facilities, pet friendly- our dogs loved it! Beach access, beach bonfires, beautiful sunsets. Tone and Tavanna are wonderful hosts. Nothing was a problem. We will be coming back again and again. So relaxing and a fantastic ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Stillwater
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kumara
If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Kumara might be a great stop.
Coal Creek
Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach.
