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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 with a stop at Shantytown. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring your family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Greymouth.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gem & Mineral Hall in Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket

Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour

Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Rutherglen

Gladstone
If you're spending time in Gladstone, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall.

Paroa
If you're spending time in Paroa, you might enjoy its beaches and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company.

Camerons
If you're spending time in Camerons, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall.

South Beach
Some popular features of South Beach include its breweries and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company 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.

Kumara Junction
While visiting Kumara Junction, you might make a stop by sights like Hokitika Beach and Lake Brunner.