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.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gem & Mineral Hall during your trip to Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring the family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park 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
Room was comfortable and clean. Had an evening meal in the ocean view restaurant within the hotel which was excellent and good value.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Reception lobby was so warm and inviting as were the staff when someone eventually came to the counter, but everything went a bit downhill from that point. A room change was necessary due to a burning smell (faulty microwave). 2nd room had major cleanliness issues in kitchen and lounge area and a ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
The hotel was clean, and convenient. Half of staff were good, but the woman at the desk freaked out...running over to us when we attempted to take a plate from the nearby dining room up to our room. We apologized profusely for our error and she said it was ok, but plainly not. She gave us a different ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
The accomdation and communal areas were clean and comfortable. Showers were great. Only issue was the limited equipment in the shared kitchens, in particular the shortage of cups, glasses, forks and spoons.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Nice well located motel with beach access and short walk to town. Opposite the glow worms. The goats and other animals are cool too. Good stay
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
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.
