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
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$163 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$163
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (846 reviews)
"We stayed at the Punakaiki Hotel in the off season. There were good deals to be had on room prices, the staff were brilliant and the evening meal was exceptional. Loved our stay. Thank you"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay Greymouth
The price is NZ$178 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$178
11 Sept - 12 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great room with views across the river."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
The Ashley Hotel

The Ashley Hotel

3 out of 5
74 Tasman St Greymouth
The price is NZ$172 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$172
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (714 reviews)
"Frequent this place when I stay in Greymouth for work however the gym had been gutted out."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

The Ashley Hotel
Hotel Lake Brunner

Hotel Lake Brunner

4 out of 5
34 Ahau Street Moana
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$70 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$70
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Moana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Lake Brunner Golf Course and Lake Brunner are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (281 reviews)
"Beautiful scenery peaceful. Lovely meals."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Hotel Lake Brunner
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel

4.5 out of 5
139 High Street Greymouth
The price is NZ$230 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$230
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park

Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
2 Chesterfield Street Greymouth
The price is NZ$99 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$99
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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
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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.

Kumara

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

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 Rapahoe Beach and Brunner Industrial Site.

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