Greymouth
(population 14.000)Greymouth is the biggest city in Westcoast, although a big town must not be expected; it is quite small. Its name is extracted from the River Grey which empties at Greymouth in the Tasman Sea. Greymouth is quite busy, because of a relative great amount of tourist traffic. The town itself does not offer very much.
Outdoor
Mountainbiking
Bikes can be rented in town; from there some nice mountainbike trails can be explored.
Tramping
There are several nice walks in (the direct area of) Greymouth. Examples are the Point Elizabeth Walkway and the Quay Walk. For more tramping information please visit the visitor center or a DOC.
Culture and Entertainment
Cultural activity
Monteigh’s Brewing Co
This is a nation wide distributing beer brewery. The production process can be seen and information about that can be provided, afterwards the tasting starts.
Cultural buildings and places
Shantytown
Some kilometers inland the village Shantytown will be reached. This town provides a good impression of this village’s 1860’s goldmine years; including an old steam train.
Galleries
Jade Boulder Gallery
Here jade is being processed into jewels and sculptures. A free tour can be attented in this gallery.
Left Bank Art Gallary
In a building of the historic bank of New Zealand a jade carving collection is shown. Also changing art; sculptures, paintings and children’s their creations, are featured.
Museum
History House Museum
This museum depicts many interesting pictures and other historical artifacts. History House Museum tells the gold mining History of Greymouth.