West Coast Travel Centre, in the Greymouth Railway Station is located in the centre of Greymouth township on New Zealand's West Coast. Greymouth lies beside the Tasman Sea and the Grey River. It is the geographic and commercial heart of the West Coast / Westland region, with the largest population. The Grey River has an ancient history - it was the landing place for Maori canoes visiting these shores for Greenstone or Pounamu – the Jade that was Westland’s most prized possession.

Greymouth is situated at the mouth of the Grey River and is the largest town on the West Coast. It was named in honour of Sir George Grey, the Governor of New Zealand at the time. It is the commercial centre of Westland.