The Heritage Hokitika - Summer series kicks of this weekend starting in Hokitika.
Join in for special heritage presentations and guided tours at the museums and heritage sites that make Westland great.
Hokitika's Regent Theatre
A completely restored art deco film theatre, from 1936, for the latest movies, live shows, town hall events. The Stapleton Sisters Cafe celebrates great coffee, tempting food, and always great company.
Saturday 10th Jan 2026, 10am-1pm
Ross Heritage Centre
Working models, gold-panning, awesome stories of early life, the unique 1866 Victoria Cross tale! Stunning dioramas, early photographs and stories of Ross life. Great staff too!
Saturday 17th Jan 2026, 10AM – 1PM
Hokitika Museum
Discover the rich history, untold stories and vibrant heritage of Westland and the wider West Coast. Step inside and connect with the people who shaped this remarkable region. Take a History Walk in Hokitika whether it's self-guided or booked with your local guided via the Westland isite Visitor Information Centre. Discover Hokitika's Rich history and hear tales from the 1860's goldrush.
Saturday 24th Jan 2026, 10AM – 1PM
Every hour from 10AM until 1PM a guided tour will begin.
Seddon Trail
Meet up at Seddon statue Sewell Street, 10am for a drive through the Waimea to Kumara stopping at points of interest from King Dick's life including the Stafford cemetery
Saturday 31st Jan 2026, 10am-1pm
Westland Industrial Heritage Park
See huge steam and diesel engines, trucks, tractors, bulldozers, and fire engines. Explore stagecoaches, a miniature railway, sewing machines, looms, and spinning wheels. Discover boats and planes - and chat with our friendly volunteers.
Saturday 7th Feb 2026, 10am-1pm
