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

9.0/10 (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

Christchurch to Greymouth One Way Small Group Tour

Christchurch to Greymouth One Way Small Group Tour

NZ$179
per adult
Christchurch to Greymouth One Way Small Group Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour

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

NZ$219
per adult
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Greymouth: Pounamu Pathway Experience Entry Ticket

Greymouth: Pounamu Pathway Experience Entry Ticket

NZ$39
per adult
Greymouth: Pounamu Pathway Experience Entry Ticket
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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$259 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$259
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (872 reviews)
"Wow! Right on the waterfront. Beautiful view and amazing food and view for dinner"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
The Ashley Hotel

The Ashley Hotel

4 out of 5
74 Tasman St Greymouth
The price is NZ$171 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
NZ$171
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing ...
The Ashley Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay Greymouth
The price is NZ$182 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$182
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Outside is not impressive, but rooms were nice and clean, convenient to train station and car rentals. Excellent value for the price. We recommend Monteith’s Brewery for food, though it is a bit of a walk from the hotel."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

4.5 out of 5
139 High Street Greymouth
The price is NZ$219 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$219
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (447 reviews)
"Nice property conveniently located near grocer but also just off a busy road so road noise until later at night. Rooms were very clean and basic."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Sundowner Motel

Sundowner Motel

3 out of 5
14 Smith Street, Greymouth Greymouth
The price is NZ$166 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$166
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (477 reviews)
"Property was clean and comfortable, bed a little hard and shower not to bad. Not really convenient for cafes or restaurants ended up eventually at Woollies for ready meals."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Sundowner Motel
Scenicland Motels

Scenicland Motels

3 out of 5
108-110 High Street Greymouth
The price is NZ$182 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$182
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Greymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (733 reviews)
"Clean facilities and plenty of hot water. Staff were friendly and check in was easy. Not much open on Saturday afternoon close by for meals."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Scenicland Motels
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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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A coastal landscape with a winding road, lush green hills, and rocky outcrops.

Marsden

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

Kaiata

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

Kumara

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

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 Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.

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