Gladstone 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.
Top hotels in Gladstone
Beachfront Hotel
Great room
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
This hotel has had a revamp since I was last there. It’s comfortable and the bed was great. Will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Good overnight stay clean place, few maintenance items needed attending
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Good place to stay
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Nice spacious one bedroom apartment with plenty of room. Clean, comfortable, warm and included everything needed for a short stay. Property is situated on the main road, though our room was toward the back so only minor noise from the road. A bit of a walk (around 10 minutes) to the town centre shops, ...
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
We were surprised by the size of the family room, so big and clean. Love our stay :)
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gladstone
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
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.
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.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
