Rutherglen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring the family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Greymouth.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gem & Mineral Hall during your trip to 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
Room was clean and tidy. Sadly it was raining most of the time we were there and did not get the benefit of the view from the room. We did go to the bar for a nightcap which we thought was a little sad
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

The Ashley Hotel
How we were greeted, the rooms, amenities and an excellent restaurant!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Great
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Fitzherbert Court Motel
Clean room. Nice laundry facilities.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
A charming cabin very near the beautiful beach with very comfortable beds and a nice outdoor patio and dining are. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
The rooms were spacious, clean and tidy. Staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 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 West Coast Rail Trail 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 Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.

Central Greymouth
Though Central Greymouth may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grey District Aquatic Centre and Monteith's Brewing Company.


