Annual Coast Highlights
From the roar of motorcycles racing through the streets of Greymouth to wild food celebrations, endurance challenges and iconic rural gatherings, discover the annual events that make the West Coast unlike anywhere else in New Zealand.
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Coast to Coast
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Wildfoods Festival
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Greymouth Motorcycle Street Race
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Kumara Races
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Agfest West Coast
December – February
March- May
June- August
September- November
Annual Events
JANUARY
Book your tickets here
Experience one of the West Coast's most iconic summer events. Held annually in Kumara, the Kumara Races combine thoroughbred racing, fashion, live entertainment and a vibrant social atmosphere. Drawing visitors from across New Zealand, it's a day that captures the unique character and hospitality of the Coast.
Fashion in the Field
A popular tradition celebrating style and creativity.
Summer Racing Festival
One of the highlights of the West Coast summer calendar.
Live Entertainment
Enjoy music, food vendors and a lively race-day atmosphere.
A True Coast Tradition
A much-loved event bringing locals and visitors together.
FEBRUARY
12-13th February 2027
Beginning on the shores of the Tasman Sea, the Coast to Coast is one of New Zealand's most iconic multisport events. Every February, athletes from around the world gather on Kumara Beach before crossing the Southern Alps in an unforgettable test of endurance and adventure.
World Famous Event
New Zealand's premier multisport race.
Kumara Beach Start
Watch competitors begin their journey east.
Elite & Recreational Athletes
From world champions to first-time competitors.
Coast to Alps Journey
A race that defines the South Island.
MARCH
13th March 2027
Sample the wild side of the West Coast at New Zealand's most famous food festival, celebrating local flavours, entertainment and Coast hospitality. Traditionally held in March.
Wildfood Tasting
Sample flavours found nowhere else in New Zealand.
Live Entertainment
Music, performances and festival atmosphere all day.
Feral Fashion
Creative costumes and Coast humour on display.
West Coast Hospitality
Friendly locals, great food and warm welcomes.
OCTOBER
16-17th October 2026
Experience the best of rural New Zealand at Agfest West Coast, the region's largest agricultural and trade event. Bringing together farming, machinery, lifestyle, innovation and local businesses, Agfest showcases the industries and communities that help shape life on the Coast. Whether you're involved in agriculture or simply curious about rural life, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Agricultural Innovation
Discover the latest farming technology, equipment and services.
Local Businesses & Exhibitors
Meet West Coast businesses, makers and industry experts.
Family-Friendly Event
Activities, demonstrations and attractions for all ages.
Celebrating Rural Life
A showcase of the people, industries and communities of the Coast.
OCTOBER
25th October 2026
For one weekend each year, the streets of Greymouth become a race circuit.
Riders and spectators travel from across New Zealand to experience one of the country's most unique motorsport events.
Street Circuit Racing
Motorcycles racing through the heart of town.
Labour Weekend Tradition
An iconic West Coast event.
Classic & Modern Classes
Machines from every era compete.
Spectator Friendly
Close-up action throughout the day.
ANNUALLY
Westland Car Club
Motorsport on the Coast
Dates are listed on their website
Feel the roar of engines as competitors tackle a series of unique West Coast events. Street sprints, sealed sprints and historic hill climbs combine to create one of New Zealand's most distinctive grassroots motorsport calendars.
Greymouth CBD Street Sprint
Greymouth's streets transform into a high-speed race circuit.
Waipuna | Waiuta Sealed Sprints
Fast flowing corners test precision, speed and control.
Denniston Climb
Drivers tackle one of the Coast's most iconic climbs.
Kaiata Park Street Sprint
Close-to-town motorsport action enjoyed by locals and visitors.
ANNUALLY
Race Calendar Link Here
Experience the excitement of West Coast speedway racing at Greenstone Park. Throughout the summer season, stockcars, superstocks, streetstocks and modifieds battle it out on the clay oval, creating an action-packed atmosphere for spectators of all ages. Greenstone Park is home to the West Coast Speedway Association and hosts regular race meetings, championship events and crowd favourites such as King of the Coast.
High-Octane Racing
Stockcars, superstocks and modifieds in action.
Summer Speedway Season
Regular race meetings from spring through autumn.
King of the Coast
One of the Coast's most anticipated speedway events.
Family-Friendly Atmosphere
An exciting evening of entertainment for all ages.
THE COASTS BIGGEST EVENTS
Plan Your Stay
From iconic food festivals and endurance races to street sprints and motorcycle racing, the West Coast hosts some of New Zealand's most unique annual events.
Breakers is perfectly positioned to explore the region while enjoying the atmosphere these events bring to our communities.
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a special event, you'll find plenty happening throughout the year.
Coast to Coast
New Zealand's premier multisport challenge
Wildfoods Festival
The Coast's most famous food and culture event
Greymouth Motorcycle Street Race
An iconic Labour Weekend tradition
Old Ghost Ultra
85km trail challenge through remote backcountry.
Agfest West Coast
The largest agricultural trade show on the West Coast
Greymouth CBD Street Sprint
Motorsport through the streets of Greymouth
Kumara Races
A highlight of the West Coast summer calendar.
Waipuna Sealed Sprint
Fast roads, tight corners and fierce competition
Denniston Hill Climb
A legendary test of speed and skill
Greenstone Park Speedway
Wheel-to-wheel racing under the lights
Let Breakers be your base
STREET RACING
Greymouth
15 Mins South
WILDFOODS
Hokitika
35 Mins South
COAST TO COAST
Kumara Junction
25 Mins South
SPEEDWAY RACING
Cobden
15 Mins South