• Driftwood & Sand Festival

    The Driftwood & Sand Festival is held annually in January and is a place where budding artists can work alongside professionals to create their own masterpieces from beach finds on Hokitika Beach. The event is able to go ahead under the red traffic light restrictions. See the Driftwood & Sand website for further details.

  • The Mundi Trio

    Arts on Tour presents The Mundi Trio "...taking a musical journey filled with global colours, grooves and influences" With Brazillian percussionist Ricardo Stuani, guitarist Chris Dabinett and flautist, vocalist and composer Tamara Smith Wednesday 9th February, 7.30pm at The Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street Hokitika.  Tickets available from Hokitika's Regent Theatre  

  • The Big Bike Film Night

    The Big Bike Night  Wednesday 23rd Febrauary 2022 Booking now open through the Hokitika Regent Theatre. The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Showcasing our 2022 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and

  • Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon

    The 2022 Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon Committee is excited to state we will be running the event in the current red traffic light settings. Some logistics/race rules will be provided closer to the time, but we are confident we can safely run the events on the 5th of March 2022! Please be aware there will

  • International Womens Day Breakfast

    International Womens Day Breakfast to be held at Stella Cafe. Pre-order at the cafe by Saturday 5th March. Guest Speaker Trish McMurtrie of Womens Refuge. Enquiries to Stella Cafe 037555432 or Connie 037555152

  • Hokitika Community Manawa Ora Clinics

    Traditional Maori bodywork & healing clinics To be held at WestREAP in Hokitika Contact Manawa ora direct to book your appointment

    $20
  • Turkey The Bird

    New Zealand’s folk trio “Turkey The Bird” will remind you of the famous Margarita cocktail infused with a hint of “Simon & Garfunkel”, 2 ounces of “Mumford and Sons”, a splash of banjo and served on ice on a sunny day. Come and enjoy catchy folk songs with stunning rich melodies and effortless smooth lyrics.

    $25
  • Art @ The Library

    Nikki Davies:  My interpretation of the Art at Lascaux Caves

  • 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

    $350
  • Wahine

    Wahine A TOURING EXHIBITION AMPLIFYING MAORI WOMEN'S VOICES Exhibited across WAEWAE POUNAMU & HOKITIKA I-SITE The Woven Women

    Free
  • The Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari

    The Scooter Safari is an endurance ride, coast to coast, Christchurch to Hokitika, a journey of over 250kms to raise funds for the ​Cancer Society of New Zealand, Canterbury-West Coast Division. Next Ride: 21 MAY 2022   REGISTRATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 2022

  • Albi & the Wolves

    "They carry the folk lable but this if folk that someone has tinkered with under the bonnet" Tuesday 24th May, Old Lodge Theatre Tickets $25, avvailable from Hokitika's Regent Theatre

    $25
  • Queens Birthday Weekend Family Fun Days – WIHP

    Westland Industrial Heritage Park in Hokitika Queens Birthday Weekend Family Fun Days Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June, 10am to 3pm 9 Brian Waugh Lane Hokitika (near the airport) Family Fun includes; Mudfish Bush Railway operating with visiting trains (weather dependent) $2 per ride, concessions tickets $10 Big Engine Shed Sound & Light Show Big

  • Hokitika Lantern Parade

    The Hokitika Lantern Parade will be held on Saturday 18th June. Get crafty & make your most beautiful lantern yet, and lets celebrate!

    Free
  • Movie Premiere – Whina

    Hokitika Regent Theatre will be holding a gala opening night for the New Zealand film - Whina A biopic about Whina Cooper Released to coincide with Matariki Celebrations, 2022

  • Westland Puanga-Matariki Festival of Light

    What:  Westland Puanga-Matariki Festival of Light Where:  Hokitika, South Island West Coast, New Zealand When: Friday 24th June & Saturday 25th June 2022 from 5pm to 9pm Awe inspiring Light & Sound Shows & Interactive Displays Late Night Shopping & Street Dining Ferris Wheel, Glow Sticks & Live Entertainment $5 per person entry into Hokitika

    $5
  • Mid-Winter ESCAPE: Dessert Theatre

    Dessert Theatre:  30th June to 7th July Mid-Winter ESCAPE Comedy Playfest at the Old Lodge Theatre Thur 30th June, Fri 1st July, Sat 2nd July, Wed 6th July, Thur 7th July 7pm BYO Tickets $25 from Teichelmanns B&B Phone: 0277558232 Bookings Essential A Hokitika Dramatic Society Production

    $25
  • The Boy From Gorge River – West Coast Book Launch

    Come along to Hokitika’s Regent Theatre to participate in the West Coast Book Launch with Chris Long - “The Boy from Gorge River”. Chris will give an illustrated talk about his best selling book which tells of his extraordinary life growing up at Gorge River, and of his world wide adventures since from the Arctic

    $10
  • Love Hokitika Shop & Win

    Love Hokitika Shop & Win promotion From 31st October to 10th December Purchase from participating retailers in Hokitika and enter the free draw to win some amazing prizes

  • Love Hokitika Late Night Shopping

    Love Hokitika Late Night Shopping Take the chance to browse your favourite stores in Hokitika and purchase some fabulous Christmas gifts & treats Don't forget to enter the Shop & Win promotion to be in the draw for some awesome prizes

  • Love Hokitika Picnic on the Beach

    Join Love Hokitika for our annual Picnic on the Beach celebration Shop & Win prize draw is made during this event Santa will be popping in for a photo op An afternoon of family entertainment & fun for all

  • West Coast Kahawai Competition

    Saturday 21 January Annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition 2023 Wild Outdoorsman | Fishing & Firearms & The Kaniere Empire Hotel bring you the annual WEST COAST KAHAWAI FISHING COMPETITION 2023 FISHING - BBQ - GREAT YARNS The annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition Saturday 21st Jan 2023 - the 9th year running! - So

    $25
  • Woodstock Family Fun Day

    Woodstock Family Fun Day Sat 21st January 11am to 4pm Lots of family fun including Live Music, Sausage Sizzle, Face Painting, Games & Activities Entry by donation

  • Woodstock Motorcycle Rally

    The 20th Annual Woodstock Motorcycle Rally 27th to 29th January Gate opens Friday at 12pm - noon Please note this is an R18 event

  • Twilight Golf – Hokitika Golf Course

    Friday 27 January Twilight Golf @ Hokitika Golf Course Get out to Mahinapua Links at Hokitika Golf Club one of only 9 true links courses in NZ Hokitika Golf Course 206 Golf Links Road  Contact 027 644 4229

  • Westland A & P Show 2023

    Westland A & P Show is one of the highlights for locals in Hokitika and is a must see event for visitors alike.  Agricultural & Pastoral Shows are a tradition in New Zealand where members of the rural community come together to compete in a multitude of categories including equestrian, farm animals, baking, arts &