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.

Ash Grunwald

20 August 2026
Hokitika’s Regent Theatre
Held Matariki weekend, the Train of Lights will have lanterns along the track for your enjoyment

Ash Grundwald – Hokitika Regent Theatre

20 August 2026
Regent Theatre, Hokitika
Ash Grunwald brings his signature blend of foot-stomping blues, storytelling, and high-energy live performance to Queenstown for an unforgettable night of world-class music

AgFest

16 October 2026
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

Greymouth Motorcycle Street Race

25 October 2026
Grey District
The Greymouth Motorcycle Street Race is an exhilarating Labour Weekend event where over 100 riders compete across multiple classes in high‑speed street racing action through the heart of the town

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

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

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
Moana
Three days of pumpkin & potato competitions, music, culture, and food

Around Brunner Cycle Ride

May 2027
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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Image credit: Driftwood and Sand Festival