Paroa
Greymouth
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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.
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.
Pounamu Pathway Māwhera
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Pounamu Pathway Māwhera during your travels in Greymouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Greymouth: Glacier, Heritage & Wildlife Centre Guided Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Paroa
South Beach
Some popular features of South Beach include its breweries and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
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.
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.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.