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  • Lake Kaniere Tri | 150 Years of Connection

    Lake Kaniere Triathlon

    The Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon, in its 39th year includes a kayak triathlon, swim triathlon, long distance swim, duathlon, run, walk, junior swim triathlon and a junior duathlon.

  • Hokitika Classic Surf Competition

    The annual Hokitika Classic, a true backyard surf competition. Kicking off first thing Saturday morning. A $20 entry fee will go towards entertainment and camping. Spot prizes will be awarded at the prizegiving. $20 entry fee Note that this event is on the same day as WildFoods festival. We recommend organising accommodation ahead of time.

    $20

  • Hokitika Wildfoods Festival 2024

    Hokitika Wildfoods Festival - Saturday 9th March 2024 Hokitika’s annual Wildfoods Festival is a celebration of the West Coast’s unique wild food and lifestyle, accompanied by premier entertainment. Visitors can sample a wide array of local natural foods, ranging from some of the weirdest and most exotic delicacies to fabulous gourmet specialties. What’s traditionally found

  • Destination Westland South Island Ultra Marathon

    South Island Ultra Marathon

    There are 3 events all being held on the amazing West Coast Wilderness Trail where runners will experience Lakes, Reservoirs, Rivers, Streams, Water Races, Swing Bridges, Bridges from Historic Tram Lines, A Western Town, Forestry, Wetlands, Board Walks, Mountains and the Sea just to name a few things. This trail has been described by so

  • West Coast Scenicland Rally

    WEST COAST SCENICLAND RALLY MARCH 2024 West Coast and other NZ Vintage Car Club members are invited to attend - find a Rally form to complete and sign-up asap if you haven't already! This years rally will be celebrating Westland's 150 years of Connection to the world and after touring the beautiful Westland District, will

  • Aviation100 – de Havilland DH89Flights & RAANZ Fly-In & Open Day

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    Aviation100 - de Havilland DH89Flights & RAANZ Fly-In & Open Day The Dominie will be offering 15 minute scenic flights around Hokitika and surrounds, departing from Hokitika Airport.  Passengers will have plenty of time for photo opportunities with the plane and pilot after each flight. This provides an incredible opportunity to get up close &

  • The Nolan Family Reunion Film Event

    Nolan Family Reunion Movie Event Join with the Nolan family this Saturday 1st June from 1 pm atHokitika’s Regent Theatre to view a selection of film archives significant to the Nolan family.Free entry - Donations will be kindly accepted

  • Plane lands on Hokitika Beach

    100 Years of Flight

    An important new transport connection from the West Coast to Canterbury was made on 4th June 1924 when Captain Maurice Buckley and mechanic Bill Harrington, flew Avro 504K (H5241) Blazing Arrow from Greymouth to Christchurch, pioneering the very first aerial crossing of the Southern Alps. The aircraft had flown the first flights on the West

  • Otira Tunnel Opening Day 1923

    West Coasters in Canterbury

    Have family links to the West Coast? Want to celebrate Canterbury links with the West Coast? Interested in updates from Buller, Grey and Westland districts?  You are invited to a 'West Coasters in Canterbury' event.

    $20

  • New Zealand’s first airliner; de Havilland DH83 Fox Moth ZK-ADI, used by Captain Bert Mercer on 18 December 1934 to pioneer New Zealand’s first licensed scheduled air service.

    Inchbonnie 90

    New Zealand’s first airliner; de Havilland DH83 Fox Moth ZK-ADI. Photo credit: John King Inchbonnie and New Zealand’s first licensed scheduled air service  Inchbonnie will have a national aviation and social focus on 18th December 2024. The small farming settlement, 16km west of the Otira Gorge, was where Captain J.C. ‘Bert’ Mercer of Hokitika-based Air