Kumara Travel Guide
Kumara accommodation, Kumara activities and attractions, Kumara maps, transportation to and around Kumara - the ALL NEW Jasons Kumara Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Kumara.
Kumara is located on the
West Coast of the South Island near the Taramakau River, midway between
Greymouth and
Hokitika. Taramakau River is popular for its whitebait, trout and salmon fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts can also hike and hunt in the surrounding areas. Kumara is only an hour from three skifields in the
Arthur's Pass National Park.
Visit the Seddon House Site, where an interpretive panel details the story of the life and political career of Richard John Seddon, premier of New Zealand from 1893 until his death in 1906. The Speights
Coast to Coast endurance race starts in Kumara township and has done for 25 years. The Coast to Coast attracts over 800 competitors each with their own support crews.
Geographic Location
25km south of Greymouth