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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring the family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay 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
Room is spotless and spacious and the location is great as it is really beach front
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Ashley Hotel
The room was clean and comfortable. We only stayed for 1 night and only need a good night sleep as we been doing a road trip. Did not use the bar or restaurant. A good night sleep and rest that’s all we need which we achieved. Parking was easy.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Great stay close to the beach and very quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Great room with lots of space, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Enjoyed our stay here.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
good for the bases for 1 night. amazing views and good food from the Bar/ Restaurant
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rutherglen
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.
Paroa
Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Paroa. Check out Shantytown or West Coast Rail Trail 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 Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
Central Greymouth
Though Central Greymouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.
