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.
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.
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.
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.
Greymouth Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Greymouth at Greymouth Golf Club. 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.
Things to do
From Greymouth: Highlights West Coast Day Tour
Skip the Line: Shantytown Heritage Park Experience Ticket
Greymouth: Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway Half-Day Tour
From Greymouth: Punakaiki Blowholes & Pancake Rocks Tour
Top hotels in Kumara
Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
The restaurant on the property was great to have.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
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
The room was lovely and clean, but the towels provided were a joke. So tiny, literally bathmat sized. The views were lovely and I liked the restaurant.
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
The Ashley Hotel
Great rate and delicious meal at hotel restaurant
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
The hotel staff are friendly, helpful and supportive, Good local knowledge. The restaurant has an excellent variety of tasty, well presented foods. Rooms are modern, clean and well serviced. Don’t be put off by the exterior of the building, it does not reflect the interior. Will be back next time ...
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Very flexible staff/management team - went out of the way to accommodate late arrival beyond their work hours ; hotel is as expected - a good place to park in Hokitika, we were there for just one night
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kumara
Marsden
While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway 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.
Rutherglen
If you're spending some time in Rutherglen, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Grey District Aquatic Centre.
Kaiata
Travelers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
