Karoro
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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.
Grey District Aquatic Centre
Take the family on an outing to Grey District Aquatic Centre during your trip to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Brunner Industrial Site
You can learn about the history of Greymouth when you stop by Brunner Industrial Site. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Top hotels in Karoro
The Ashley Hotel
Our room was exceptional and clean for our needs, Oh didn't know how to turn fridge on, forgot to ask. The TV required batteries for remote but well attended to. Overall a great stay and service was there if you wished.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Loved all the options and all the communal spaces. Super convenient to get the rocky beach from here. AMAZING play ground for the kiddos. We booked a three bedroom villa and would have had a great view if sunset but it needs some of the shrubbery trimmed way back. Great space, nice and big and super ...
Reviewed on 11 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
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Excellent location but the room was a bit tired and outdoor area in need of a bit of maintenance.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Lake Brunner
Staff was lovely and accommodating, Rooms clean
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Sundowner Motel
It’s very close to the train station. The facilities are quite basic, and if you want to dine out you need to walk into the town centre. However, considering the location, the accommodation and the price are quite reasonable.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Karoro
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.
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.
Cobden
While Cobden isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Rail Trail and History House Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
