Top 4 Tours in Greymouth

1.TranzAlpine Train Journey from Greymouth to Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · from $151Our pick

Travel one way from Greymouth to Christchurch aboard the TranzAlpine, crossing beech forest, Arthur’s Pass, alpine valleys, braided rivers, and the Canterbury Plains. Your reserved seat comes with GPS-triggered audio commentary, access to open-air viewing decks, and a licensed café carriage. Allow about 4 hours 50 minutes, and dress for changing alpine conditions.

“Best done in winter or spring when there's some snow around or the rivers are in flood. It would be best appreciated then, I feel.”

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2.West Coast Treetop Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $24

At West Coast Treetop Walk near Hokitika, you follow a self-guided 450-meter steel platform through rimu and kamahi trees, then climb a viewing tower above the canopy. Allow about 45 minutes, plus time for the 300-meter uphill approach and café. On clear days, you may see Lake Mahinapua, the Southern Alps, and the Tasman Sea. A zipline costs extra.

“Nice & quiet environment to enjoy the beautiful nature. The place is not as big as the one at Albany, Australia.”

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3.Monteith’s Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $27

Spend 45 minutes at Monteith’s Greymouth brewery with a guide such as Austin or Harvey, exploring old brewing equipment, West Coast beer stories, and historic recipes. You’ll take part in a smell, sight, and taste lesson, pour your own beer, enjoy tap samples, and leave with a mixed six-pack.

“The brewery is a great place to visit with excellent beers on Tap. The lady who did our tour last Wednesday afternoon was amazing. She had great stories about the brewery and westcoast. Down to earth and an all round great person to have a beer with.”

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4.West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Walk through Hokitika’s ancient Rimu and Kamahi canopy on a safe, enclosed steel walkway 20 metres above the forest floor. Allow about an hour, including the short bush path from the cafe and the optional Hokitika Tower, which rises 40 metres. The route is wheelchair and stroller friendly, with a shuttle for visitors who need it.

“Great walk. Amazing steel infrastructure. Incredible being amongst native trees so old. A must see for those passing through Hokitika.”

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