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

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
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour

From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour

NZ$340
per adult
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast 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$167 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$167
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (859 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful location tucked into a lush verdant hillside over a beautiful beach with some pancake rocks visible as well. Dinner was delicious ( best meal of the trip so far) and the breakfast was varied with lots of fresh fruits as well as yogurt, cereal, toast with many topping choices, ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
The Ashley Hotel

The Ashley Hotel

4 out of 5
74 Tasman St Greymouth
The price is NZ$154 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$154
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (718 reviews)
"Nice lovely little stay I recommend it me and my wife had 😁"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

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 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$182
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
2 Chesterfield Street Greymouth
The price is NZ$100 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$100
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Greymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing ...
8.2/10 Very good! (387 reviews)
"Hello we book for 2 days, we knew we were staying in a basic room but were never told that it was packed with children rugby players waking us up at 5 am bouncing balls continually. Let alone the toilets trashed. We had to use. Our duvet on our bed had had a dog sleep on it and definitely not washed, ..."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park
Sundowner Motel

Sundowner Motel

3 out of 5
14 Smith Street, Greymouth Greymouth
The price is NZ$162 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$162
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Sundowner Motel
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 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$219
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (444 reviews)
"Lovely clean sunny room, host was super helpful, sheets and towels were high quality. Free Sky TV and internet."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
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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.

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.

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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