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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Monteith's Brewing Company
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.
Shantytown
Learn about the local history of Greymouth when you spend time at Shantytown. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Brunner Industrial Site
You can learn about the history of Greymouth when you stop by Brunner Industrial Site. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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
The presentation made you go wow when you walked in.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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 1 Mar 2025
Beachfront Hotel
Room was comfortable and clean. Had an evening meal in the ocean view restaurant within the hotel which was excellent and good value.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Ashley Hotel
We reported to the desk manager that there is air in the water pipes and it is continually flowing quite loudly in the shower drain and, something was flowing from outside from outside causing loud running water noise. He said it was the person upstairs using the washing machine. We noticed the hotel's ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
LI recently stayed in a studio apartment at this motel, and I can honestly say the room itself was the best I’ve ever experienced. It was absolutely spotless, exceptionally well-maintained, and equipped with all the essential facilities. I particularly appreciated having a cooktop, which made the ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Great beachfront location, but a bit far (30 min walk) from the village center and dated
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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
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.
Rutherglen
While visiting Rutherglen, you might make a stop by sights like Shantytown and Shantytown Heritage Railway.
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.
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.
Kaiata
Travellers like the golf courses in Kaiata, and Greymouth Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.
