Rapahoe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Calm ocean waves, two rocky formations, and a distant whale.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a fallen tree, and a forested hillside in the background.
A beach with gentle waves, a sandy shore, and a forested hillside in the background.
A coastal road with a rocky cliff on one side and the ocean on the other.
Calm ocean waves, a rocky island with vegetation, and another smaller rock formation in the distance.

Stay near popular Rapahoe attractions

Rapahoe Beach

9.0/5 (107 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour

Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour

NZ$205
per adult
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

NZ$369
per adult
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
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Our pick of the best Rapahoe Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4 out of 5
4237 State Highway 6 Punakaiki
The price is NZ$160 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$160
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
"Great Resort Great restaurant!"

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
The Ashley Hotel

The Ashley Hotel

3 out of 5
74 Tasman St Greymouth
The price is NZ$144 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$144
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grey District Aquatic Centre ...
8.2/10 Very good! (705 reviews)
"We were given an upgrade at no extra cost, to a very spacious and comfortable room. The bed was very comfortable, and it was very quiet, with no light coming in at night. We had a wonderful sleep, and used the kitchen facilities in the room, which were perfectly adequate for our needs. Unfortunately ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

The Ashley Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay Greymouth
The price is NZ$181 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$181
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Sundowner Motel

Sundowner Motel

3 out of 5
14 Smith Street, Greymouth Greymouth
The price is NZ$161 per night from 27 June to 28 June
NZ$161
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (465 reviews)
"Nice and quiet part of town. Close enough to walk to places for dinner."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Sundowner Motel
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

4.5 out of 5
139 High Street Greymouth
The price is NZ$205 per night from 27 June to 28 June
NZ$205
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Cameron's Beach Front

Cameron's Beach Front

Camerons Greymouth
The price is NZ$187 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$187
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Greymouth. Enjoy a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Gem & Mineral Hall and Shantytown Heritage Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
"Could not rate staying at Cameron’s Beach more highly. Fantastic location. Amazing facilities, pet friendly- our dogs loved it! Beach access, beach bonfires, beautiful sunsets. Tone and Tavanna are wonderful hosts. Nothing was a problem. We will be coming back again and again. So relaxing and a fantastic ..."

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Cameron's Beach Front
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Our guide on where to stay in Rapahoe

Find the best Rapahoe areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Rapahoe
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Kaiata

Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Marsden

While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

A waterfall cascading over rocks into a clear pool surrounded by lush greenery.

Coal Creek

Though Coal Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brunner Industrial Site and Rapahoe Beach.

Kumara

If you're looking for restaurants on your travels, Kumara might be a great stop.

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