Kumara Travel Guide
Greymouth
Popular places to visit
Rapahoe Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Rapahoe Beach, a lovely green space in Greymouth. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
Jade Country Greymouth
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.
Left Bank Art Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Kumara
Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
Not as good as when I stayed a couple of years ago. The room wasn’t very clean and the shower gel and shampoo had run out and not been replaced. Was quite musty smelling which wasn’t great for hayfever. Was quite disappointed.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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
Stayed in a beachfront room. Reception was very busy at check-in, with only one staff member on duty, but they were friendly and helpful. If you book a ground-floor beachfront room, it’s worth knowing you can park directly in front of your unit.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Ashley Hotel
The only problem was limited tv channels and fuzzy reception. No streaming services either and couldn't cromecast into tv. Very disappointing. Otherwise excellent stay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Gorgeous place…our cabin interior looked new. Great shower, powerful. Really comfy bed and pillows. Small kitchenette inc fridge, kettle, toaster. Very clean. The room looked lovely too. A portable heater and extra blankets in the room if needed for chilly nights. Full floor to ceiling glass sliding ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Clean room. Great sleep comfort. Two queen beds. Friendly staff. Close vehicle parking. Liked water view. Will return.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 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
Some popular features of Camerons include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Shantytown or Shantytown Heritage Railway 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.
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.
Karoro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Karoro and surrounding area, you can visit Monteith's Brewing Company and Grey District Aquatic Centre.
