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.

Annual Hokitika Lantern Parade

5 June 2026
Hokitika
This free Matariki lantern parade brings the community together for an evening of light, storytelling, and celebration, with a glowing procession, family activities, and festive atmosphere

Comedy – Paul Ego ‘Stick’ (Hokitika)

13 June 2026
Regent Theatre Hokitika
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Train of Lights

11 July 2026
Westland Industrial Heritage Park, Hokitika
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 returns to New Zealand with his high‑energy live blues show, delivering foot‑stomping rhythms, powerful storytelling, and electrifying guitar at Hokitika’s Regent Theatre

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

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