Tourist information - Greymouth
Forged through the early Maori searching for precious greenstone, by the spirit of the 1860's gold rush along with by the development of road as well as rail links, the central region is rich in history.
Greymouth is the major town over the West Coast, boasting a selection of quality hotels, motels, backpacker hostels along with holiday parks with shops from small specialty and also tourist shops to national chain stores. Restaurants, cafes as well as bars provide a hub for entertainment. It also is the terminus for the renowned Tranz Alpine train from Christchurch and a busy centre for coaches and shuttles taking visitors on tours to other destinations to the West Coast.
Greymouth hosts an enticing variety of activities only minutes from the town centre, including the Art Gallery, History House as well as the walk to the flood wall which protects the town from the mighty Grey River.
Float through underground streams on a cave rafting adventure. View Hector dolphins, cormorant nesting sites and also fur seals on an Ocean Boat Tour or perhaps take a horse trek among the hauntingly exquisite rain forest. Have a look at the craft people in their have environment or catch the wonderful sunsets from the beach or perhaps the tip-head.
For an experience of early West Coast life, visit Shantytown, a replica pioneering town with its historical train rides, a working gold claim where you can successfully pan for gold, together with 30 historical establishments including the local saloon, jail, church, hospital and school.
Many heritage gold diggings along with tracks provide you with the opportunity to fossick for gold, or you can take a 4-wheeler bike to experience farm life, take an action-packed trail ride, or just explore the scenic or guided routes.
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