Paroa
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.
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.
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.
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.
Left Bank Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Pounamu Pathway Māwhera
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Pounamu Pathway Māwhera during your travels in Greymouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Private warm studio with free wifi and breakfast
the stay was good clean and quite we are happy of staying there
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
Everything you need for a wee getaway
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025
Beachfront Hotel
Good room, staff were great. Note no lift to room .
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Very helpful and accommodating staff
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Comfortable central Accomadation
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Paroa
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
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.
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.
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.
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but Monteith's Brewing Company and West Coast Rail Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
