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.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gem & Mineral Hall during your trip to Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in 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
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 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 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.
