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.
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.
Jade Country Greymouth
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Country Greymouth during your travels in Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
History House Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at History House Museum during your trip to Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, 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 Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The rooms were spacious, clean and tidy. Staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
This was a cute compact place in a beautiful setting! The bed seemed more compact than a queen, but it worked for our last stay in New Zealand. We seemed to be away from it all yet close by food, gas and the highway.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 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
Beachfront Hotel
My wife and I stayed in a Sea View room January 2026. The room was spacious, modern and clean. The view of the sea was brilliant. Easy to find with ample parking. Staff were all very helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Ashley Hotel
The room was comfortable and clean. Nice selection of drinks and a kettle. I got more milk from reception. The reception staff were welcoming and helpful. The serving staff in the restaurant were also friendly and helpful. The evening meal (lamb shank) was delicious! I had no room for dessert! The ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Excellent location, just across the street from the glowworm attraction. Restaurants and shops are nearby, making dining very convenient. The room was clean and well maintained, and the kitchen was well equipped. The staff also gave us helpful restaurant recommendations, which made our evening very ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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 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.
Blaketown
Blaketown might not have many top sights, but Grey District Aquatic Centre and West Coast Rail Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
