Greymouth, New Zealand, is the largest town on the west coast of South Island.

It is famous for gold mines and beer, and the local brewery is legendary, regularly attracting visitors from all over the world.



The city is located on the mouth of the river and is a busy river port with many sailing boats stopping en route around South Island.

Car hire Greymouth is the best way to explore the further reaches of South Island while using Greymouth as a scenic base.

Car hire Greymouth can be booked locally if you prefer to stay in Greymouth, or you can collect a rental car from the airport when you land. Use of a car hire Greymouth will give you and your family the freedom to explore the greater attractions of South Island, or if you prefer, you can also catch a ferry across to North Island and take in some of the attractions further north.

However, there is certainly plenty to see and do in Greymouth and although a rental car affords you greater freedom, you will find lots of variety to keep you amused in the city.

The local brewery is one of the major focal points of the area and there are regular tours and tasting sessions on offer for visitors. Sea based activities are also very popular in Greymouth and visitors to the area can enjoy all types of fishing from fly fishing to deep sea fishing. There are plenty of opportunities for walking and hiking along the scenic Elizabeth Track, which passes through a nature reserve and many of the historic gold mining sites in the area. Arts and crafts are very popular in Greymouth, so why not use your hire car Greymouth and visit some of the local galleries. New Zealand jade, known locally as Pounamu, is an important speciality of the area.