
Hokitika Christmas Market 2025
With over 70 stalls booked and counting there is something for everyone.

With over 70 stalls booked and counting there is something for everyone.

Paul Ubana Jones - at the Hokitika Regent Theatre - 28th November 2025 Since his 1987 arrival in New Zealand, Paul Ubana Jones has recorded nine albums, been awarded three New Zealand Music Awards, and has successfully taken his unique style of acoustic music to global heights. An intimate soulful performer, an acoustic guitar sensation,

Anticipating the swirl of emotions Jonathan Richman once identified as "that summer feeling", Jazmine Mary will be soon be gracing stages across Aotearoa on their Hot Sad Summer Tour. The award-winning songwriter released their third studio album I Want To Rock And Roll to instant acclaim via Flying Nun Records earlier this year — arranged / recorded with Dave Khan,

Graded Scratch Race - 32km, there and back to the end of the seal, starting and finishing at Arahura Marae. Meet outside the Marae at 12.30pm. Race start 1pm. Following racing:- Prize Giving at Pioneer Hotel, Hokitika.

Our theme for this years Christmas Parade is "From around the world"Friday 12 December, starting at 6.30pm

Santa Claus will be taking a break from checking his lists and will be attending the Christmas Eve train rides at Westland Industrial Heritage Park. Rides are $2 and are weather dependent. Come and join us from 5pm-7pm Christmas Eve.

Hokitika Golf Club Aratuna Freighters Annual Xmas Stableford Tournament $30 entry fee plus 2s 3 men’s grades if sufficient and 1 ladies grade Hokitika Golf Club, one of only 9 true links golf courses in New Zealand, only 3 mins from townGreen fees are $40 per player for 18 holes and $20 per player for

Ahharrrr Me Hearties! Get ready for another rollickin' adventure with me and me dear old Mum on New Year's Eve! Meet at the Weld Lane steps on Hokitika Beach at 2pm on Wed 31 December 2025! Dress as a Pirate or else! We're gonna be rich!!

Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February. Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm - Hokitika Regent Theatre Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm - Ross Heritage Centre Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours - Hokitika Museum Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township

Joy of the West - Club Ride around Lake Kaniere Loop Meet: 9am, Clocktower Cafe (to do cafe type things before we set off)Start riding: 9.30amRoute: anti-clockwise around Lake Kaniere (out via Kokatahi, gravel road section behind the lake to Hans Bay, back to Hokitika, to a cafe... Distance is approx. 64km.Pace: to suit the

Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February. Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm - Hokitika Regent Theatre Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm - Ross Heritage Centre Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours - Hokitika Museum Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township

The dates for Driftwood & Sand 2026 are now set! Book your travel now to be in Hokitika 21-25 Jan 2026. If you want to see the beach sculptures at their best, make sure you're here for the final day and prizegiving on Sunday 25 Jan. See you then!

Brought to you by Wild Outdoorsman – Fishing & Firearms & The Kaniere Empire HotelFishing • BBQ • Great Yarns | 12 Years Running! Get ready for one of the Coast’s favourite summer events! The annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition is back for its 12th year on Saturday, 24th January 2026 — and it’s

Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February. Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm - Hokitika Regent Theatre Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm - Ross Heritage Centre Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours - Hokitika Museum Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township

Sun is shining - get your entries in for the 2026 Westland A&P Equestrian Show being held at the Kokatahi Pony club grounds on Saturday the 31st of January 2026. Please Note – Westland A & P Show is no longer affiliated with RAS. No prize money will be paid but we have kept our

Save the date for the Heritage Hokitika Summer series in January and February. Saturday 10th January 10am to 1pm - Hokitika Regent Theatre Saturday 17th January 10am to 1pm - Ross Heritage Centre Saturday 24th January 10am to 1pm Guided Museum Tours - Hokitika Museum Saturday 24th January 1pm Walking History Tour of Hokitika Township

Course: Blue Spur LoopDistance: 75km (3 laps), 50km (2 laps) or 25km (1 lap)Format: HandicapRace Sponsor: Pioneer Hotel, Hokitika Registration: open from 9.30am, at Westland High School, Hampden Street, Hokitika.Race Start: 10.30amWeather forecast: Bluebird Reserve day: Sunday 22 Feb, if weather on the Saturday is not favourable. Post-race Function: Pioneer Hotel, Hokitika, for a club

Final Big Planting Day - Wadeson Island Sun 22 Feb, 10am–1pm • Hokitika Rugby League Club gate BBQ on. Tools ready. Hundreds of plants ready to go in the ground. Please note we are meeting at the gate, and that we can now confirm: The gate will be open so we can use the usual parking. This

Hokitika Department of Conservation Walk & Talk with Don Neale (West Coast Marine Ranger) "How to Look at a Beach" Wednesday 4th March, 5.30pm to 6.30pm Beach end of Richards Drive - Look for the Flags All ages welcome - free 'Seaweek' event