From Mining Relics to Rainforest Tracks - Greymouth's Unique Charm
12 JANUARY 2024
Nestled on the rugged West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, Greymouth is a place where history and nature come together. It might not be the first spot on your New Zealand itinerary and is often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours, Franz Josef and Hokitika, but it’s packed with hidden gems that make it worth a visit. Picture lush rainforest tracks, stunning sunsets and a fascinating glimpse into the area’s gold mining past. Greymouth isn’t just a stopover—it’s a destination with its own stories to tell. Let’s uncover the best of what this little coastal town has in store!
Brunner Mine
Point Elizabeth Track
Woods Creek Walkway
Greymouth Beach
Views of Southern Alps incl Mt Cook, find gemstones, beware of big waves, make driftwood creations, light a fire! watch the sunset
Visit a fairy village
Whether you have kids or are a kid at heart, the fairy forest is a nice walk through the forest, finding. There are many fairy forests in NZ (link to this) and we love vistiting them any chance we get!
Shantytown
Coal Creek Track
Callaghans Track
Monteiths Brewery
Carew Creek Falls
Lake Brunner
Gold panning
Shamrock creek, nelson creeks. Link to gold pan sites and where to buy gold pans.
Take a trip to Paparoa National Park
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- Cave Creek Track
- cafe selling west coast pies
- Kayak down the pororari river
- Pororari river track
- Truman Track
- Hike the Paparoa Track
- Enjoy the scenic drive
- Punakaiki Cavern
- Cave Creek Track
- cafe selling west coast pies
- Kayak down the pororari river
- Pororari river track
- Truman Track
- Hike the Paparoa Track
- Enjoy the scenic drive
- Punakaiki Cavern
Take a trip to Hokitika
Motukeikei Beach
Drive north to Motukeikei beach to visit the arches
Now Go and Explore!
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