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Greymouth is a town with a history of jade hunting, gold mining and dramatic river floods. Sample the beer and listen to wild west coast stories. Once the site of the Maori pa Mawhera (which means ‘wide spread river mouth’, in reference to the town’s river mouth location), Greymouth is considered the heart of the West Coast.
Greymouth (/ ˈ ɡ r eɪ m aʊ θ /) (Māori: Māwhera) is the largest town in the West Coast region in the South Island of New Zealand, and the seat of the Grey District Council. The population of the whole Grey District is 14,250, which accounts for 43% of the West Coast's inhabitants.
- Step Back in Time at the Shantytown Heritage Park. If you’re looking for unique things to do in Greymouth this year, the Historic Shantytown is an excellent item to add to your agenda.
- Enjoy a Local Brew. Hopaholics. If you’re looking for a uniquely local spot to visit, head straight along to the Hopaholics taproom and craft beer bar. This boutique brewery is locally owned (and celebrated), and it’s well worth visiting!
- Get your Heart Racing with On Yer Bike! If you’re not afraid to have adrenaline coursing through your veins, why not go off-roading with On Yer Bike?
- Visit the Brunner Mine Site. While you’re in Greymouth, we highly recommend learning about the area’s fascinating past by visiting the Brunner Mine Site.
Learn everything you need to know about Greymouth, the largest town on the West Coast of New Zealand, from its history and culture to its scenery and activities. Find out how to plan your trip, where to stay, what to do, and more in this comprehensive guide.
- Do the Floodwall Walk. An easy walk within Greymouth, follow the floodwall beside the Grey River towards the river mouth. Features of the walk include a monument to 300 men who died in West Coast mining disasters, watching the locals fish, passing historic cranes and birdwatching at the sandbar.
- Check Out the Brunner Mine Site. One of the most significant historical sites on the West Coast, if you want to learn more about the New Zealand people then the Brunner Mine Site just outside of Greymouth is a good place to go.
- Go Off-Roading with On Yer Bike! They’re not afraid to get a little rough and muddy in Greymouth and that certainly shows at On Yer Bike! Choose a self-drive off-roading adventure in a 4×4 buggy or quad bike or be driven in some beasty machines around a purpose-built mud-tastic track extending more than 16km (10 miles) through a mix of farmland and forest.
- Cycle the West Coast Wilderness Trail. Greymouth marks the beginning of the 2-4 day West Coast Wilderness Trail. This 120km (75-mile) bike trail to Ross takes old miners’ trails through rainforest, past glacial rivers, lakes, wetlands and along the Tasman Sea.
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Sep 20, 2021 · Greymouth is a coastal town on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, with a rich gold rush history and scenic attractions. Learn about the town's heritage, taste local beer, fish, hike, and explore the nearby Punakaiki Blowholes.
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