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WEST COAST NEW ZEALAND
Rutherglen Road Paroa.
10kms south of Greymouth well signposted from SH6
Ph: 03 7626 634 Freephone 0800 742 689 www.shantytown.co.nz
Experience an all
weather working heritage
attraction and legendary
West Coast stories...
WHATEVER THE WEATHER,
IT'S AS GOOD AS GOLD!
Take a rare steam train ride, pan for gold, experience the sights and
sounds of a working sawmill, watch a holographic show, explore the
new dispatch foundry and 3 preserved bush trams and get an old-time
photo, there's so much to see and do at Shantytown Heritage Park.
where you will spot the rare
and spectacular katabatic wind
formation, known locally as
the `Barber' for the cool chill in
the air as it sweeps beautifully
through town.
Whether you're a family,
couple or backpacker visiting
Greymouth and the Grey
District, here are a few more
suggestions for your stay that
we're sure you'll love:
· Visit
Moana and the Lakes
District just a 3o minute scenic
drive from Greymouth.
· Try a West Coast favourite and
visit the renowned
Monteiths
Brewery.
· Design and forge your
own knife at
Barrytown
Knifemaking.
· Have an amazing off road
quad bike, haaglund or go kart
adventure with
On Yer Bike!
· Spot the
seals at
Greymouth's breakwater or
the Point Elizabeth walkway.
· Visit the
Brunner mine site
memorial to explore and hear
the interactive tales of our Coal
miners.
· Catch a movie at
Greymouth's 3D Regent
Theatre.
· Enjoy a spa, hydroslide
and swim at the
Greymouth
Aquatic Centre.
To find out more visit www.
greydistrict.co.nz.