South Beach
Greymouth
Visit South Beach
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
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.
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Brunner Industrial Site
You can learn about the history of Greymouth when you stop by Brunner Industrial Site. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in South Beach
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The room was spotless, staff friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Beachfront Hotel
Room was comfortable and clean. Had an evening meal in the ocean view restaurant within the hotel which was excellent and good value.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
The Ashley Hotel
We reported to the desk manager that there is air in the water pipes and it is continually flowing quite loudly in the shower drain and, something was flowing from outside from outside causing loud running water noise. He said it was the person upstairs using the washing machine. We noticed the hotel's ...
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
More basic rooms with no aircon & a pedestal fan and was very hot when arriving in the afternoon with the sun streaming through the glass. Has heating though for the colder months. Bathroom could do with a refurb. Car park next to the building was open to the roadside area so best not to leave any ...
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
LI recently stayed in a studio apartment at this motel, and I can honestly say the room itself was the best I’ve ever experienced. It was absolutely spotless, exceptionally well-maintained, and equipped with all the essential facilities. I particularly appreciated having a cooktop, which made the ...
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Location. Right on the beach, wake up to the roar of the surf!
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
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.
Karoro
While Karoro might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
Rutherglen
If you're spending some time in Rutherglen, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Central Greymouth
While Central Greymouth might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
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.
