Hororata Highland Games

Make your way to Hororātā Domain to experience a taste of Scotland this November!

Join us as we celebrate 15 years of the Hororātā Highland Games, a unique Scottish festival with a Highland Heart and Kiwi Spirit in the heart of Waikirikiri Selwyn.

Enjoy a day of traditional Scottish culture, rural hospitality, and family-friendly entertainment. Hear the skirl of the pipes, watch Highland dancing, piping and drumming competitions, and see athletes compete in traditional heavy events, including the famous Hororātā Stones.

Beyond the competitions, visitors can explore the Scottish farmyard, sheep shearing demonstrations, medieval knights, live music, carnival rides, Scottish food, and more than 120 market stalls.

The Hororātā Highland Games is one of New Zealand's most distinctive cultural events and a wonderful way to experience rural Canterbury and the welcoming spirit of our community.

Tickets on sale 1 August 2026

Held in the Hororata Domain in the heart of Selwyn, just under an hour from Christchurch or Ashburton.

This is a community event run by the Hororata Community Trust. All profits are invested back into the community.

Learn more: https://www.hororata.org.nz/highland-games/

Certified Self-Contained Motorcaravan Parking for NZMCA members will be available. Parking will be run by NZMCA Volunteers.

Where: Please enter through Gate 1 (formerly known as Gate C) at the venue 
Arrive From: 12pm Friday 6th November (Gates will close at 8pm)
Depart By: 5pm Sunday 8th November
Cost: $10 per van per night - No need to book!

Dogs are allowed in the motorhome area but not into the event venue.

Please note: there will be no access to event toilets until 9am Saturday, and they will be closed at 5pm Saturday night. Vehicles must be certified self-contained. Camping in tents is not permitted.

For parking enquiries, please contact Henny Koudys on 021 355 519.

There are lots of activities and attractions in the Selwyn District. To plan your stay, visit https://selwyn.nz/