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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

  • The Eastern – Woodstock Hotel

    Woodstock Hotel 250 Woodstock Rimu Road, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

    We Have a Wild and Wacky Weekend happening at the Woodstock Hotel, Saint Patricks Day Weekend!! The Eastern are coming to town! This is the string band that roars like

  • 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 &

  • South Island Ultra Marathon

    West Coast Wilderness Trail Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

    The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on Saturday 11th May 2024 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island. ***Late entries are

  • The Big Bike Film Night 2024

    Hokitika Regent Theatre 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

    BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT 2024 The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours

  • Culture Feast ’24

    4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

    The Westland Multi-Cultural Festival is intended to be a collaborative Festival of Events to be held in partnership with various community groups and stakeholders in May 2024. The Lions Club

  • CultureFeast ’24

    4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

    CultureFeast '24 Ethnic Food, Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Dance Performances at the Westland Multicultural Festival Sat 25th May 2024 2pm to 7pm Boys Brigade Hall, 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika

  • 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

  • Woodstock Presents – Saturday Night Live

    Woodstock Hotel 250 Woodstock Rimu Road, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

    The Woodstock Presents Saturday Night Live Jordan & Al Hunter 8th June

  • Bruce Mason’s The End of the Golden Weather

    The Old Lodge Theatre 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

    Kiwi theatre classic for The Old LodgeContinuing its agenda of mounting a classic play in the Blackball Bathhouse each summer, Kiwi/Possum Productions presented a NZ classic at the end of

  • Matariki Family Fun Weekend at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park

    Westland Industrial Heritage Park 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand

    Family fun at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park in Hokitika! 10am to 3pm for the whole park plus train rides, then 5pm to 8pm NIGHT TIME TRAIN RIDES, opening Friday