Rutherglen Travel Guide
Greymouth
Visit Rutherglen
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring the family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Greymouth.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gem & Mineral Hall during your trip to Greymouth.
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.
Top hotels in Rutherglen
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
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Not the most modern motel but very clean with helpful staff. Plenty of room for the family.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rutherglen
Gladstone
Restaurants and spas are some things travellers note about Gladstone. Check out Shantytown or Shantytown Heritage Railway while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
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 Shantytown Heritage Railway are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway 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.
