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The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of mesmerizing bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want, action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and
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
Irish folk music and stories, with old movies. Enjoy live Irish music played to the backdrop of Super 8 movies taken in Ireland, with Sean Kelly on vocals, whistles, bodhran and guitar, Jono Lonie on fiddle and mandolin and Maree Limpus on cello. Presented in association with Arts on Tour
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 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 - 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 - Disney Movies and Mega Quiz - no registration required - suitable for Children over 8yrs old
Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Westland Industrial Heritage Park - Heritage Talk Series 18 July - Heritage Craft Centre with Maria Martin-Smith, artist, crafter and restorer Other talks in this series include 4 July Coach House Tour, 11 July - Maritime Centre and Museum of Fire, 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 - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book
Check back soon for more details of events and activities happening over the Midwinter Magic Heritage Weekend in Hokitika
Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Westland Industrial Heritage Park - Heritage Talk Series 25 July - Railway Tour with Bruce Hackett, model railway enthusiast. You will need to walk 700m on reasonably even ground for the railway tour. If wet, the Coach House tour repeats Other talks in this series include 4 July Coach House
Midwinter Magic in Hokitika - Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm - please call 0276291935 to book
Australia’s premier bluesman returns to NZ after sold out shows in 2025! Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot
LOCK IN THE DATE FOR 2027 We are excited to announce that the Wild West Backyard Ultra will be back in 2027 FRIDAY MARCH 26TH 9AM We will be starting