Cool Little Town

Heritage Talk Series
2026-07-04 10:30 - 11:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

Children's Interactive Tours of Westland Industrial Heritage Park
2026-07-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

Winter Craft at Westland District Library
2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

Westland Industrial Heritage Park Tours
2026-07-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Midwinter Magic in Hokitika –
Individual and Group Tours will be available every Wednesday in July between 10am and 3pm – please call 0276291935 to book

Childrens Interactive Tours of Westland Industrial Heritage Park
2026-07-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand

Winter Tales at Westland District Library
2026-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

Matariki Melody Makers
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | westreap, Reap House, 72 Tudor Street, Hokitika, New Zealand
Midwinter Magic in Hokitika –
WestREAP are holding a Matariki Melody Makers session

Matariki Art and Craft
2026-07-10 12:00 - 14:00 | westreap, Reap House, 72 Tudor Street, Hokitika, New Zealand
Midwinter Magic in Hokitika – Matariki Art and Craft at WestREAP

Train of Lights
2026-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

Puanga-Matariki-Light Up Hokitika Event
2026-07-11 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Check back soon for more details about this exciting event

Heritage Talk Series
2026-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 – Railway Tour

Big Engine Start-up
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

Winter Craft at Westland District Library
2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

Disney Activities at Westland District Library
2026-07-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Midwinter Magic in Hokitika at Westland District Library –
Disney Movies and Mega Quiz – no registration required – suitable for Children over 8yrs old

Heritage Talk Series
2026-07-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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

Carnivorous Plant Society
2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Their time away from touring has been spent composing, animating and learning even more
instruments to create a show that will mesmerise the young and the old alike.
Prepare for a unique experience featuring vibraphone, tuba, harmonica, pan flute, synthesisers,
drums, bass and vocals – all brought to life against a stunning backdrop of hand-drawn
animations.
Band leader, Finn Scholes, known for his work with Dave Dobbyn, Circling Sun, Hopetoun Brown
and composition on The SpongeBob SquarePants movie will take a trio of New Zealand’s most
talented musicians and play music that weaves stories and transports the listeners to the far
reaches of the globe from South-East Asia to South America and back to New Zealand.
Finn Scholes is joined by two of New Zealand’s top musicians, world class drummer and
composer Alistair Deverick and the amazing multi-instrumentalist Sean Martin-Buss.

Heritage Weekend
2026-07-25 - 2026-07-26 | Westland
Check back soon for more details of events and activities happening over the Midwinter Magic Heritage Weekend in Hokitika

Hokitika's Heritage Weekend - Tours of the Government Building
2026-07-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Government House, Sewell Street, Hokitika
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga & Tohu Whenua are hosting tours of the Government Building in Hokitika on Saturday 25th July as part of Hokitika’s Heritage Weekend. Tour numbers are strictly limited and prebooking is required at https://humanitix.com/nz/search/nz–west-coast-region–hokitika/hokitika%20government%20building?dates=all
Tours are happening at 9am, 10am & 11am
Other events happening for Hokitika’s Heritage Weekend include:

Guided tours of Hokitika Museum on Saturday 25th July, 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (no booking required)
Hokitika’s Heritage Film Show at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre on Sunday 26th July (time tbc)
Guided History Tour/Talk with renowned Local Historian Paul Madgwick on Sunday 26th July (time tbc)

Hokitika's Heritage Weekend - Guided Tours of Hokitika Museum
2026-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 | hokitika museum, 17 Hamilton Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
Guided tours of Hokitika Museum on Saturday 25th July, 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (no booking required)
Other events happening for Hokitika’s Heritage Weekend include:

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga & Tohu Whenua are hosting tours of the Government Building in Hokitika on Saturday 25th July as part of Hokitika’s Heritage Weekend. Tour numbers are strictly limited and prebooking is required at https://humanitix.com/nz/search/nz–west-coast-region–hokitika/hokitika%20government%20building?dates=all Tours are happening at 9am, 10am & 11am
Guided History Tour/Talk with renowned Local Historian Paul Madgwick on Sunday 26th July (time tbc)
Hokitika’s Heritage Film Show at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre on Sunday 26th July (time tbc)

Heritage Talk Series
2026-07-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 Tour, 11 July – Maritime Centre and Museum of Fire, 18 July – Heritage Craft Centre

Hokitika's Heritage Weekend - Film Show
2026-07-26 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Hokitika’s Heritage Film Show at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre on Sunday 26th July (time tbc)
Other events happening for Hokitika’s Heritage Weekend include:

Guided tours of Hokitika Museum on Saturday 25th July, 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (no booking required)
Guided History Tour/Talk with renowned Local Historian Paul Madgwick on Sunday 26th July (time tbc)
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga & Tohu Whenua are hosting tours of the Government Building in Hokitika on Saturday 25th July as part of Hokitika’s Heritage Weekend. Tour numbers are strictly limited and prebooking is required at https://humanitix.com/nz/search/nz–west-coast-region–hokitika/hokitika%20government%20building?dates=all Tours are happening at 9am, 10am & 11am

Hokitika's Heritage Weekend - Guided Tour/Talk with Paul Madgwick
2026-07-26 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Guided History Tour/Talk with renowned Local Historian Paul Madgwick on Sunday 26th July (time tbc)
Other events happening for Hokitika’s Heritage Weekend include:

Hokitika’s Heritage Film Show at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre on Sunday 26th July (time tbc)
Guided tours of Hokitika Museum on Saturday 25th July, 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm (no booking required)
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga & Tohu Whenua are hosting tours of the Government Building in Hokitika on Saturday 25th July as part of Hokitika’s Heritage Weekend. Tour numbers are strictly limited and prebooking is required at https://humanitix.com/nz/search/nz–west-coast-region–hokitika/hokitika%20government%20building?dates=all Tours are happening at 9am, 10am & 11am

Ash Grundwald - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
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 stomping blues. Part troubadour, part storyteller -Ash has been selling out shows all over the world! Don’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest! Thursday 20th August at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre 7.00pm Doors / 7.30pm Show Family Friendly

Wild West Backyard Ultra
2027-03-26 - 2027-03-28 | Hokitika Beach, Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
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 on Good Friday next year – leaving lots of room for going long

We are already getting planning started – and we are so pumped to build on what we delivered this weekend!

We will keep you posted when registrations will be opening and give you all plenty of notice!

Spread the word – let’s make 2027 bigger & better
