Greymouth is decaying - can it be saved? An informal survey of locals reveals that even Greymouth residents prefer Hokitika, a bustling tourist town just 39km south of Greymouth. In Greymouth, tourists are wandering around at the weekend looking for a place to eat. "When I grew up in Greymouth the entire Mawhera Quay had shops and hotels all the way down. GEORGE HEARD/STUFF Due for demolition, the Royal Hotel on Greymouth's Mawhera Quay which was once the hub of the town's business district.

Source: Stuff March 09, 2018 06:00 UTC