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.

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

Penny Ashton – The Tempestuous

28 October 2026
The Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika
Join award-winning comedian Penny Ashton for a hilarious Shakespearean-inspired solo musical packed with colourful characters, magic and mischief

Hokitika Squash Open – Wild West Gold Rush!

30-31 October 2026
Hokitika Squash Courts
Get ready for the Hokitika Squash Open, bringing players together for a fun weekend of competitive squash with a Wild West Gold Rush twist

John Denver Tribute — A Celebration of a Legend

7 November 2026
Hokitika Regent Theatre
Celebrate the timeless music of John Denver with a heartfelt live tribute featuring Kiwi entertainers Bevan Gardner and James Davy

Run for a Reason with Speedfreaks

8 November 2026
Cass Square, Hokitika
Join Run for a Reason, an inclusive community event bringing people together to celebrate recovery, honour loved ones and enjoy a run or walk

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

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

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

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

Moana Market Day

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

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

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