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 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.
Things to do

From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour

From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Top hotels in Rutherglen

Beachfront Hotel
Good!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

The Ashley Hotel
Clean and tidy
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Lovely beachside chalet could hear the sea which was great. Sun trap in the evening. Had everything we needed for one night, nice shower and good WiFi. Brilliant sunset from the beach and glow worms were good too!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Easy check in, polite staff, clean rooms and toilet blocks. A bargain nights accomodation
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Jade Court Motor Lodge
Perfect location and very kind staffs
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Dinner was great. Room had a modern bathroom
Reviewed on 17 Dec 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 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.


