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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 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.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay 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.
Things to do

Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket

Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

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

Greymouth: Glacier, Heritage & Wildlife Centre Guided Tour
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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 Jade Country Greymouth 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.

South Beach
Some popular features of South Beach include its breweries and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Jade Country Greymouth 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.

Kumara Junction
While visiting Kumara Junction, you might make a stop by sights like Hokitika Beach and Lake Brunner.