Location: Greymouth
Top Things to do in Greymouth
Things to do in Greymouth, South Island: The Best Shopping
Greymouth (/ˈɡreɪmaʊθ/) (Māori: Māwhera) is the largest town in the West Coast region in the South Island of New Zealand, and the seat of the Grey District Council. The population of the whole Grey District is 13,500, which accounts for 42% of the West Coast's inhabitants. The Greymouth urban area had an estimated population of 9,690 (June 2017). The District Council expects growth of 1.5% per year between 2006 and 2016.
Restaurants in Greymouth
1. Garth Wilson Jade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
On the road to Shantytown, just 600 metres from the main road, you will find Garth Wilson's Jade studio and gallery. With a large parking and turning area you can come in and see Garth carving New Zealand pounamu (jade). Garth is a descendant of the Ngati Mahaki and Ngati Waewae tribes who were the original pounamu traders in New Zealand. This allows Garth and his family customary rights to go onto West Coast mountain sides and rivers to collect the pounamu (jade) themselves. Garth hand draws the designs and carves all sculptures, pendants and jewellery from New Zealand stone. Come in and handle some of the best New Zealand pounamu, find out about Garth's family history with the Pounamu, see some of our artefacts and discover the meanings and stories behind the Maori designs. Garth Wilson Jade - for that special piece!
Reviewed By faerygirl101 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Visiting Garth and Jo at the studio is a wonderful experience - you hear about the journey of the pieces, from how Garth and his family search the rivers for the raw stone, how he carries them back and works on them for months, first crudely then intricately to make the most beautiful pounamu we have ever seen. We commissioned a piece for a very special occasion and the result was so much better than we had hoped for, and learning how to wear it before gifting it so your mana is gifted too just made it so very personal. Thank you Garth and Jo, Arohanui (much love)
2. Shades Of Jade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
Here at Shades Of Jade we are proud to showcase Pounamu that is 100% genuine West Coast Jade. Located in the center of Mawhera/Greymouth, established in 2000 we stock a beautiful range of locally sourced Pounamu that has been expertly carved into pendants, earrings, rings or unique sculptures. Our specialty is the unique Flower Jade a rich green Pounamu with yellow or white accentuated markings that is found 15kms from Greymouth. We love helping you find that extra special piece of Pounamu.
Reviewed By feipo - Tauranga, New Zealand
It was a pleasure to meet Warren and Catherine. They were so knowledgeable and friendly. Warren spent a long time to help us to choose the right pieces. We left the shop happy with 3 lovely pieces. We were so glad that we found this shop by chance as it was off the main street. It's a nice shop to visit if you are in Greymouth.
3. Nimmo Gallery + Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Landscape Photography Gallery showcasing incredible scenes from New Zealand, but mainly focusing on the amazing West Coast. All taken by local Master Photographer - Stewart Nimmo. Daughter Lydia has also taken up Photography, specialising in incredibly Portraiture. Our Contemporary Gallery+Store includes locally made, high quality giftware; including glass sculptural pieces, ceramic works, NZ artesian locally derived honey. Plus we have the incredibly popular Evolve Jewellery, which features many of New Zealand's icons. Our Possum Merino is the most modern fibre to be developed, and is extremely light, soft and luxurious. The gloves, hats and scarves and pullovers will keep you incredibly warm! The Gallery space resides in an historic refurbished building of 1938 Art Deco Design, formally the National Bank. The interior lent itself to a drastic upgrade into a funky Industrial Design including a chandelier made of washing machine drums!
Reviewed By getdihere - Kerikeri, New Zealand
Good tourist shop featuring local art, pottery and photography. Beautifully displayed. Nice selection of greenstone. Roar stones some partly polished. Great photos for sale captured the atmosphere and spirit of the area.
4. Left Bank Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Pink Possum Quilting
A cute little Quilt Shop on a farm 6km out of Greymouth. Hand dyed wool fabric, kits and over 400 bolts of fabric. Huge range of NZ fabrics and NZ made kits, gifts and free quilting advice. Longarm quilting available and a few small quilts for sale. Small cafe onsite and offroading adventures to try.
