Visit Rutherglen
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.
Shantytown
Learn about the local history of Greymouth when you spend time at Shantytown. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gem & Mineral Hall during your trip to Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring the family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Greymouth.
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown
Our pick of the best Rutherglen Hotel Deals
Beachfront Hotel
Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Very clean and spacious. Beds were very comfortable. Had a unit by the ocean and it was great. Glo worrms across the road were great to walk to.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Room was spotless and i am so glad I went for a river view room!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Fitzherbert Court Motel
unit very clean and a great size. Had everything needed. staff and manager very friendly and helpful Most certainly will return if I am ever back that way
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Jade Court Motor Lodge
We stayed 1 night at Jade Court, in unit #1 which is right on the roadside so we found it very noisy with truck's going past all night long to the local dairy factory. The photos on expedia showed a modern bathroom however our unit had not been refurbished so it looked quite tired. The motel is very ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Ashley Hotel
Lovely modern room. Very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rutherglen
Gladstone
Restaurants and spas are some things travellers note about Gladstone. Check out Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Paroa
Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Paroa. Check out Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Camerons
Some popular features of Camerons include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Karoro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Karoro and surrounding area, you can visit Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
Central Greymouth
Though Central Greymouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
Rutherglen Travel Guide
- Shantytown
- Lake Brunner
- Lake Kaniere
- Rapahoe Beach
- Hokitika Beach
- West Coast Rail Trail
- Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
- Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve
- National Kiwi Centre
- Sunset Point
- Monteith's Brewing Company
- Hokitika Lighthouse
- Hokitika Glass Studio
- Jagosi Jade
- Grey District Aquatic Centre
- Left Bank Art Gallery
- Glowworm Dell
- Greymouth Golf Club
- Brunner Industrial Site
- The Gold Room
- History House Museum
- Jade Country Greymouth
- Hokitika Clock Tower
- William Steyn Stonepainter
- Hokitika Museum
- Westland Greenstone Ltd
