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JOIN US AS WE LIGHT UP HOKITIKA THIS JULY!

Hokitika comes alive this July with Midwinter Magic — a month-long celebration of light, creativity, culture and connection.  With sparkling lights illuminating our Cool little Town and warm and cosy spaces to enjoy activities and fun events, Hokitika is the place to be this winter.

At the heart of celebrations is an immersive event on 11th July at Hokitika's Regent Theatre, which will be illuminated with a creative light show alongside cultural performances in celebration of Matariki and Hokitika's rich cultural heritage.  Whether you’re visiting or rediscovering your hometown, Midwinter Magic is about bringing people together to celebrate the magic of midwinter in Hokitika.

Shop local or Stay 2+ nights or more throughout July and to be in to win a Magical weekend away in Hokitika.

WIN A MAGICAL WEEKEND IN HOKITIKA

Prizes include:

EVENT SCHEDULE

1-31 july

Frozen Themed Children's Treasure Hunt

Art Walk - self guided

Children's Art Walk/Treasure Hunt

Heritage Walk - self guided

Details available from the Hokitika isite

Cosy Reads with Westland District Library - For more info, click here


Wednesdays (July)

Westland Industrial Heritage Park Tours
10am – 3pm

Individual or small group tours available
Phone: 027 629 1935
For more info, click here


Saturday 4 July

10:30am – 11:30am
Coach House Tour at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
Stage coaches, blacksmithing and Westland’s early heritage

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Children’s Interactive Tour at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
Featuring sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, blacksmithing, stagecoaches and fire engines.

Trains run at Westland Industrial Heritage Parkevery Saturday and during the school holidays on Wednesdays from 10am – 3pm (weather permitting)

For more info, click here


Tuesday 7 July

10:30am - 11:30am

DIY Paper Snowflakes at Westland District Library.  No rego required, children under 8yrs must be supervised by a caregiver

For more info, click here


Wednesday 8 July

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Children’s Interactive Tour at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
Featuring sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, blacksmithing, stagecoaches and fire engines.

Trains run at Westland Industrial Heritage Park every Saturday and during the school holidays on Wednesdays from 10am – 3pm (weather permitting).

For more info, click here


Thursday 9th July

10am - 11am

Matariki Melody Maker Session at WestREAP

12pm - 2pm

Matariki Art and Craft at WestREAP

5pm - 6pm

Family Winter Tales at Westland District Library - hot cocoa and nibbles supplied. No rego required, children under 8yrs must be supervised by a caregiver

For more info, click here


Friday 10 July

1pm – 3pm
Trains Running at Westland Industrial Heritage Park

5pm – 8pm
Train of Lights – Night Ride at Westland Industrial Heritage Park

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Saturday 11 July

10:30am – 11:30am
Maritime Centre Talk & Museum of Fire Talk at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
With Rob Daniel, lifelong maritime enthusiast, and Ian Gilbertson, former Hokitika Fire Brigade member

For more info, click here

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Children’s Interactive Tour at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
Featuring sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, chainsaws, blacksmithing, stagecoaches and fire engines.

Trains run at Westland Industrial Heritage Park every Saturday and during the school holidays on Wednesdays from 10am – 3pm (weather permitting).

2pm
Big Engine Start-Up at Westland Industrial Heritage Park

Puanga-Matariki Light Up Hokitika event

Check back soon for more details

For more info, click here


Sundays in July

10am – 2pm
Trains Running at Westland Industrial Heritage Park

For more info, click here


Tuesday 14th July

10:30-11:30

Decorate a photo frame at Westland District Library. No rego required, children under 8yrs must be supervised by a caregiver

For more info, click here


Wednesday 15 July

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Children’s Interactive Tour at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
Featuring sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, chainsaws, blacksmithing, stagecoaches and fire engines

Trains run every Saturday and during the school holidays at Westland Industrial Heritage Park on Wednesdays from 10am – 3pm (weather permitting)

For more info, click here


Thursday 16 July

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Disney Movies Mega Quiz at Westland District Library. No rego required, children under 8yrs must be supervised by a caregiver

For more info, click here


Saturday 18 July

10:30am – 11:30am
Heritage Craft Centre Talk at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
with Maria Martin-Smith, artist, crafter and restorer.

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Children’s Interactive Tour at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
Featuring sewing machines, weaving, dairy machines, chainsaws, blacksmithing, stagecoaches and fire engines.

Trains run at Westland Industrial Heritage Park every Saturday and during the school holidays on Wednesdays from 10am – 3pm (weather permitting)

For more info, click here


tuesday 21 July

7pm - 9pm
Carnivorous Plant Society

Live at Hokitika's Regent Theatre

For more info, click here


Saturday 25 July

10:30am – 11:30am
Railway Tour at Westland Industrial Heritage Park
hosted by Bruce Hackett, model railway enthusiast.
Please note: You will need to walk approximately 700m on reasonably even ground. If wet, the Coach House Talk will run instead

Trains run at Westland Industrial Heritage Park every Saturday and during the school holidays on Wednesdays from 10am – 3pm (weather permitting)

For more info, click here


Saturday 25 July & sunday 26 july

Heritage Weekend - check back soon for more details


 

Stay 2+ Nights and Win

Book your accommodation now for 2 or more nights at a paid accommodation provider in Hokitika in July and enter to win a Magical Weekend in Hokitika plus the chance to win spot prizes

entries open 1st to 31st July 2026

t&c apply

Shop Local and Win

Shop Local at any participating store in Hokitika from 1-31 July and spend $25+ and enter to win a Magical Weekend in Hokitika plus the chance to win spot prizes

entries open 1st to 31st July 2026

t&c apply

Deals and Discounts

Beachfront hotel

Stay 2 nights and get 50% off your second night

*valid for stays 1 June to 31 July

t&c's apply 

second chance

Winter Sale with great discounts available throughout July

beachfront hotel

Stay 2 nights and get 50% off your second night

*valid for stays 1 June to 31 July

t&c's apply

Light Up Hokitika

Hokitika is set to shine for Midwinter Magic this July

Visit the Cool little Town and vote for your favourite Light Up Hokitika display 

Voting opens 1st to 31st July 2026

beachfront hotel

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