Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or exploring the region from top to bottom, there’s always something to see and do on the West Coast. Stay with us at Scenic Hotel Punakaiki, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef, Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier, Heartland Hotel Glacier Country, or Heartland Hotel Haast and experience the unique spirit of the West Coast, where nature and hospitality meet.

Heath Franklin’s Chopper – Gold

11 November 2026
Regent Theatre, Greymouth
Celebrate 20 years of laughs with Heath Franklin’s Chopper as he brings together his funniest bits and biggest comedy hits

Ride The Wilderness

14 November 2026
Starting in various locations, all finishing in Greymouth
Experience the stunning West Coast Wilderness Trail on two wheels, with race distances to suit a range of riders and abilities

Nelson Creek Fireworks Display

14 November 2026
Nelson Creek Recreation Reserve
Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the Nelson Creek Fireworks Display, with family activities, food stalls, market stalls and a spectacular fireworks finale

Hokitika Christmas Market

15 November 2026
Westland High School
Get into the festive spirit at the Hokitika Christmas Market, with handmade crafts, clothing, jewellery, baking, plants and more

Fiddlesticks

21 November 2026
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

Lunar Reef

28 November 2026
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

The Sweet Caroline Tour

1 December 2026
Hokitika Regent Theatre
Celebrate the timeless music of Neil Diamond with a live tribute featuring classics including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie and Forever in Blue Jeans

Fiddlesticks

5 December 2026
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

Greymouth Christmas Concert

11 December 2026
Greymouth Town Square
Get into the festive spirit at the Greymouth Christmas Concert, bringing the community together in Greymouth Town Square

Greymouth Christmas Carnival

12 December 2026
Greymouth
The Greymouth Christmas Carnival is a festive, family‑friendly celebration filled with live entertainment, market stalls, food, and holiday fun, bringing the community together for a joyful day of Christmas cheer

Fiddlesticks

19 December 2026
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

Lake Brunner Trail Run

28 December 2026
Lake Brunner, Moana
Take on the Lake Brunner Trail Run and enjoy a day of running through the beautiful West Coast outdoors

New Years Eve in Punakaiki

31 December 2026
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Ring in 2027 on the wild West Coast with live music, DJs and a summer garden party at Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar

Moana Market Day

2 January 2027
Moana Community Hall
Come along to the Moana Community Hall for their annual market day

Lunar Reef

9 January 2027
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

Fiddlesticks

24 January 2027
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

Fiddlesticks

6 February 2027
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

Kathmandu Coast to Coast

12 February 2027
Grey District
Take on the iconic Coast to Coast, a legendary multisport race traversing New Zealand’s South Island from the West Coast to Christchurch

Buller Gorge Marathon

13 February 2027
Hawks Crag, Buller
Take on the Buller Gorge Marathon and experience a spectacular course through the scenic Buller Gorge to Westport

South Westland A&P Show

13 February 2027
Whataroa
The South Westland A&P Show is a fun-filled country celebration featuring family entertainment, livestock and horse events, live music, food stalls, woodchopping, and classic rural competitions

Lunar Reef

13 February 2027
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

Lunar Reef

13 February 2027
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel & Garden Bar
Settle in for an evening of live music, good food and great company at Punakaiki Rocks Tavern

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival

13 March 2027
Hokitika
Hokitika’s Wildfoods Festival celebrates wild food, the people of the West Coast, and the unique stories that make the region so untamed.
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The Wild West Backyard Ultra

26 March 2027
Hokitika
A unique Backyard Ultra between the Tasman sea and the Southern Alps

Moana Harvest Festival

April 2027 (Dates TBC)
Moana
Three days of pumpkin & potato competitions, music, culture, and food

Around Brunner Cycle Ride

May 2027 (Dates TBC)
Moana
Around Brunner has some exciting road and gravel races including a 140km road race, 280km enduro race and 108km gravel race
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AgFest

October 2027 (Dates TBC)
Grey District
This event celebrates the rural sector, giving local agricultural businesses a chance to showcase their products and innovations while highlighting the importance of farming to the Coast and New Zealand as a whole

Image credit: Driftwood and Sand Festival