Kumara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Rapahoe Beach

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.

Rapahoe Beach

Shantytown

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

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

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

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

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$265
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 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$128
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (197 reviews)
"My favourite spot to stay on the Coast"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 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$245 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$245
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Greymouth. Enjoy laundry facilities.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Perfect getaway
"Lovely wee place centrally located, excellent host."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 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$187 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$187
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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$122 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$122
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved staying at the Beach Front Hotel. So great staying right in town and next to the beach. The only fault was the water pressure in the shower."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 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 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$149
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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)
"Great staff here"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is AU$132 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$132
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (833 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay right on the beach. Has a farm with animals as well."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 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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