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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Left Bank Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Top hotels in Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
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Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Beachfront Hotel
Front desk staff was a little hard to understand but once we got our room keys, we were happy. The restaurant was a little rough. The server got our order wrong and said if we wanted what we actually ordered, she would have to pay for what she messed up so we kept what she brought out. It was still ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Ashley Hotel
The only problem was limited tv channels and fuzzy reception. No streaming services either and couldn't cromecast into tv. Very disappointing. Otherwise excellent stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Gorgeous place…our cabin interior looked new. Great shower, powerful. Really comfy bed and pillows. Small kitchenette inc fridge, kettle, toaster. Very clean. The room looked lovely too. A portable heater and extra blankets in the room if needed for chilly nights. Full floor to ceiling glass sliding ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Good but not great would be our summary. No sense of welcome or warmth from reception staff probably contributed to that view
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Great handy location, comfortable bed, spacious room, good facilities
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paroa
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
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.
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but Monteith's Brewing Company and West Coast Rail Trail 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 Shantytown Heritage Railway 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.
