
South African Night – Ocean View Restaurant
What a night it was last year We’re bringing the energy back on 30 May 2026! Join us for an exciting and entertaining night - everyone is welcome!Seats fill fast so secure yours early.

What a night it was last year We’re bringing the energy back on 30 May 2026! Join us for an exciting and entertaining night - everyone is welcome!Seats fill fast so secure yours early.

This year our theme is "the moon and the Matariki stars" - we'll be delivering lanterns to the schools and preschools again. The parade will be held on the first fine Friday in June - hopefully 5 June!. The route will start and finish at the Custom house - you'll walk around the moon stationed

Paul Ego ‘STICK’ – NZ Tour 2026 It's taken 30 years of performing comedy for PAUL EGO to get off his butt and do a solo NZ tour, so this is both very exciting and long overdue! Well known for his many years as Team Captain on the TV show 7DAYS, Paul has also been part of award winning Breakfast Radio shows

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Westland Industrial Heritage Park - Heritage Talk Series 4th July Coach House Tour with David Verrall, Custodian of West Coast History Other talks in this series include 11 July - Maritime Centre and Museum of Fire, 18 July - Heritage Craft Centre, 25 July - Railway Tour

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Children's Interactive Tours are happening at Westland Industrial Heritage Park on Saturdays 4th, 11th & 18th July and on Wednesday 8th & 15th July between 12.30pm and 1.30pm including sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, blacksmithing, stage coaches and fire engines

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika at Westland District Library - DIY Paper Snowflakes. No registration required - suitable for Children under 8yrs old - must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Children’s Interactive Tours are happening at Westland Industrial Heritage Park on Saturdays 4th, 11th & 18th July and on Wednesday 8th & 15th July between 12.30pm and 1.30pm including sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, blacksmithing, stage coaches and fire engines

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika at Westland District Library - Family Winter Tales. Grab a hot cocoa, a nibble, and cosy up with your loved ones around old winter tales. No registration required - suitable for Children under 8yrs old - must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - WestREAP are holding a Matariki Melody Makers session

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Matariki Art and Craft at WestREAP

MIDWINTER MAGIC IN HOKITIKA Trains are running at Westland Industrial Heritage Park from 1pm to 3pm with the TRAIN OF LIGHTS - night ride running from 5pm to 8pm Train rides are $2 each with Free Park Entry - koha welcome

Check back soon for more details about this exciting event

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Westland Industrial Heritage Park - Heritage Talk Series 11 July - Maritime Centre and Museum of Fire with Rob Daniel, lifelong maritime enthusiast and Ian Gilbertson, ex Hokitika Fire Brigade Other talks in this series include 4 July - Coach House Tour, 18 July - Heritage Craft Centre, 25 July

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Children’s Interactive Tours are happening at Westland Industrial Heritage Park on Saturdays 4th, 11th & 18th July and on Wednesday 8th & 15th July between 12.30pm and 1.30pm including sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, blacksmithing, stage coaches and fire engines

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Big Engine Start-up! Hear, see and feel the power of the Big Engine at Westland Industrial Heritage Park on Saturday 11th July at 2pm

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika at Westland District Library - Decorate a photo frame. No registration required - suitable for Children under 8yrs old - must be supervised by a caregiver at all times

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book

Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Children’s Interactive Tours are happening at Westland Industrial Heritage Park on Saturdays 4th, 11th & 18th July and on Wednesday 8th & 15th July between 12.30pm and 1.30pm including sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, blacksmithing, stage coaches and fire engines