Kumara
Greymouth
Popular places to visit
Rapahoe Beach
A small cluster of houses and some oceanfront accommodation mark one of the Great Coast Road’s sleepy enclaves, an ideal place to put your feet up.
Shantytown
Learn about the local history of Greymouth with a stop at Shantytown. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
West Coast Rail Trail
You can take time to visit West Coast Rail Trail during your travels to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Monteith's Brewing Company
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Grey District Aquatic Centre
Take the family on an outing to Grey District Aquatic Centre during your trip to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Left Bank Art Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Kumara
Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
Great cottage for two (or more) ... clean, comfortable and cozy.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel
At the time of writing, this hotel has a 9.2 on Expedia. That is truly absurd. This hotel is old (they don’t call it “historic” for nothing) and run down (featuring peeling wallpaper, a saggy matress, threadbare carpet and a kitchen that looks like it was built in the 80s). Making things worse, there ...
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025
Beachfront Hotel
Great accommodation and location. Staff were nice and there is a restaurant onsite.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Very clean and spacious. Beds were very comfortable. Had a unit by the ocean and it was great. Glo worrms across the road were great to walk to.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Room was spotless and i am so glad I went for a river view room!
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Fitzherbert Court Motel
unit very clean and a great size. Had everything needed. staff and manager very friendly and helpful Most certainly will return if I am ever back that way
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kumara
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Camerons
If you're spending time in Camerons, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall.
Gladstone
If you're spending time in Gladstone, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall.
Rutherglen
If you're spending some time in Rutherglen, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway are top sights worth seeing.
Paroa
If you're spending time in Paroa, you might enjoy its beaches and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company.
Kaiata
Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
