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 with a stop at Shantytown. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Bring your family to Shantytown Heritage Park and enjoy this exciting theme park in Greymouth.
Gem & Mineral Hall
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gem & Mineral Hall in 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown
Rutherglen Hotel Deals
Beachfront Hotel
Accommodation good but dining facilties poor in terms of staff and food offering at breakfast. Prepaid at $25 and was underwhelming!
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
This hotel has had a revamp since I was last there. It’s comfortable and the bed was great. Will definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
We stayed here for one night, beautiful little place. Desk staff was very friendly allowing us to check in early, easy parking right in front of the cabin. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Complimentary tea and coffee in the room. Staff at the desk helped us find an “off the beaten path” glow ...
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Nice spacious one bedroom apartment with plenty of room. Clean, comfortable, warm and included everything needed for a short stay. Property is situated on the main road, though our room was toward the back so only minor noise from the road. A bit of a walk (around 10 minutes) to the town centre shops, ...
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Lovely clean room with full kitchen facilities and big bathroom. Excellent value for price.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Alpine Rose Greymouth Motel
Roger and Carol were amazing and our room felt like home! It was super clean, the beds were soft and so comfy! We appreciated the personalized service we received and how Roger went out of his way to ensure we got where we needed to be with loads of great tips and advice. He gave us our first glimpse ...
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Rutherglen
Gladstone
If you're spending time in Gladstone, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall.
Paroa
If you're spending time in Paroa, you might enjoy its beaches and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company.
Camerons
If you're spending time in Camerons, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall.
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Karoro
While Karoro might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
Central Greymouth
While Central Greymouth might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.