Kumara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Rapahoe Beach

Rapahoe Beach

4.5/5(24 reviews)

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.

Rapahoe Beach

Shantytown

4.5/5(49 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Greymouth when you spend time at Shantytown. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Shantytown

West Coast Rail Trail

4/5(25 reviews)

You can take time to visit West Coast Rail Trail during your travels to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

West Coast Rail Trail

Monteith's Brewing Company

4.5/5(52 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Monteith's Brewing Company during your travels in Greymouth. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Monteith's Brewing Company

Jade Country Greymouth

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jade Country Greymouth during your travels in Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Jade Country Greymouth

Grey District Aquatic Centre

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Grey District Aquatic Centre during your trip to Greymouth. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Grey District Aquatic Centre

Activities

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

AU$239
per adult
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
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Our pick of the best Kumara Hotel Deals

Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
4 out of 5
81 Seddon Street, Kumara, Greymouth, West Coast
The price is AU$128 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$128
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (194 reviews)
"Victorian Suite in the BNZ bank building was fantastic. Loved sleeping the 4-poster bed and soaking in the slipper bath. Relaxing having our own lounge area. Enjoyed both evening meals we had across at the hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
Margs on The Corner Home away from home Nestled on the cycle trail
Margs on The Corner Home away from home Nestled on the cycle trail
Kumara
The price is AU$249 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$249
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Greymouth. Enjoy laundry facilities.
Great place for a pit stop
"We stayed here as stop between the north and Alps of the South Island. The host left great instructions, but I did struggle to find bins and guide for the kitchen. It was very comfortable, with great wifi and all you need. Exactly what we wanted!"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Margs on The Corner Home away from home Nestled on the cycle trail
Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel
Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel
2 out of 5
84 Seddon Street, Greymouth
The price is AU$190 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$190
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge).
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"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 1 Mar. 2025

Kumara Historic Cottages - Hostel
Beachfront Hotel
Beachfront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
111 Revell Street, Hokitika
The price is AU$129 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$129
11 June - 12 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff at reception could have been more friendy. He said i see you've checked in for 1 night. He then checked when i said 2. Last time i stayed there the receptionist was absolutely lovely and so helpful."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$168 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$168
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"clean functional"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is AU$134 per night from 11 June to 12 June
AU$134
11 June - 12 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
Great beachside stay
"Great relaxed stay by the beach. Especially enjoyed having a drink on the deck watching the sun go down over the water. Kitchen well equipped and comfy beds. Bathroom a little dated but great water pressure. Would definately stsy again"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
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Other neighbourhoods around Kumara

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Dillmanstown

If you're spending some time in Dillmanstown, Lake Kaniere and Lake Brunner are top sights worth seeing.

Dillmanstown
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Kumara Junction

While visiting Kumara Junction, you might make a stop by sights like Hokitika Beach and Lake Brunner.

Kumara Junction
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Marsden

While Marsden isn't home to many top sights, Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marsden
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Camerons

Some popular features of Camerons include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Camerons
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Gladstone

Restaurants and spas are some things travellers note about Gladstone. Check out Shantytown or Gem & Mineral Hall while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Gladstone
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Rutherglen

While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.

Rutherglen

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