Paroa Travel Guide
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.
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.
Greymouth Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greymouth at Greymouth Golf Club. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Jade Country Greymouth
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Country Greymouth during your travels in 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.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Top hotels in Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The rooms were spacious, clean and tidy. Staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Beachfront Hotel
Location
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Very nice, I think if we were in that area again we would stay at a different place
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Amazing stay! The room was so great and comfy and the staff so nice. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
The reception staff at Copthorne greymouth are always great. Unfortunately the restaurant staff can be hit and miss
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
What a little gem. The staff were amazing, the room adorable, and the location stunning.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paroa
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.
Karoro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Karoro and surrounding area, you can visit Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
Central Greymouth
Though Central Greymouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but West Coast Rail Trail and History House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
