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 top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Monteith's Brewing Company

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

History House Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at History House Museum during your trip to Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

History House Museum

Activities

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour

AU$257
per adult
Greymouth: Full-Day Best Of The West Tour
3 Days Private Photography Tour Wild West Coast New Zealand

3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown

AU$4,893
per adult
3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown
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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$129 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$129
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (199 reviews)
Back to Kumara
"A one night stay on a roadie down the West Coast heading for the snow. We have stayed here before and frankly, wouldn't consider anywhere else. This time we had a miner's cottage (free upgrade!), it was warm and quirky which we love. Ate in the bar, a real kiwi pub experience and friendly locals. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 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$287 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$287
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Greymouth. Enjoy laundry facilities.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Perfect getaway
"Lovely wee place centrally located, excellent host."

Reviewed on 28 June 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$170 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$170
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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$142 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$142
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing views of the sea. Very friendly staff and clean, comfortable rooms. Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth
The price is AU$149 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$149
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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)
"This hotel has had a revamp since I was last there. It’s comfortable and the bed was great. Will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is AU$169 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$169
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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! (837 reviews)
"Lovely view of beach. 1 minute walk and youre on the beach. Friendly staff. Clean rooms."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
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Other neighbourhoods around Kumara

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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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Paroa

Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Paroa. Check out Shantytown or Monteith's Brewing Company while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Paroa
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Kaiata

Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Kaiata

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