Karoro 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.
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.
History House Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at History House Museum during your trip to 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
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Top hotels in Karoro
The Ashley Hotel
Unfortunately spa was not working. Great parking right outside room.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Nice room with comfy bed. The meal in the restaurant was A1 and would totally recommend this restaurant
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
We stayed here for one night, beautiful little place. Desk staff was very friendly allowing us to check in early, easy parking right in front of the cabin. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Complimentary tea and coffee in the room. Staff at the desk helped us find an “off the beaten path” glow ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Roger and Carol were amazing and our room felt like home! It was super clean, the beds were soft and so comfy! We appreciated the personalized service we received and how Roger went out of his way to ensure we got where we needed to be with loads of great tips and advice. He gave us our first glimpse ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Clean room friendly staff central location
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Sundowner Motel
Only one Guest washing machine and dryer working when Motel was busy made getting laundry done hard.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Karoro
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.
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.
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.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
