Paroa
Greymouth
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.
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.
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.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Grey District Aquatic Centre
Take the family on an outing to Grey District Aquatic Centre during your trip to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Shantytown Heritage Railway
Enjoy an outing to Shantytown Heritage Railway during your stay in Greymouth.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast
Top hotels in Paroa
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Parks & Motels
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Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Free Wifi/Breakfast,clean,private studio Greymouth
Good communication from the host. The accommodation was welcoming and cosy.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Private warm studio with free wifi and breakfast
the stay was good clean and quite we are happy of staying there
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025
Beachfront Hotel
Staff were very helpful & provided freezer space for our eski cooly packs.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Room was very good but in need of a refresh. Restaurant was awesome Check in staff member was awesome
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Friendly staff. The room is clean, tidy and the bed is comfortable. Sadly the motel WiFi didn't work from inside the room, and the heater didn't heat up properly.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paroa
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
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.
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.
Camerons
Some popular features of Camerons include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Shantytown Heritage Railway are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
