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.
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.
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.
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
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Top hotels in Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
"It was to be able to get two bedroom accomodation for such a good price. We were attending a funeral so there was little time to find something suitable. I would book again in future"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Charles Court Motel
"Nice comfy clean bed, however fridge shelf was broken & in real need of a defrost. Was fine for a one night stay"
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2020
Beachfront Hotel
"Good location and the restaurant was great."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
The Ashley Hotel
"Disappointed with the TV reception, or lack of!! Stuttering reception. NO sound on one channel and the channels were random and missing a couple of options. The shower was a nightmare- leaked through the large gap under the door and built for people of 5ft 6' only. Had to mop up water off the floor ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Fitzherbert Court Motel
"Clean and handy kitchen"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Paroa
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kumara
If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Kumara might be a great stop.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Coal Creek
Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.
