Hokitika Wildfoods Festival

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MHF Events Hokitika
Sat 14th Mar 2026
Venue
Cass Square
Coordinates
-42.71986, 170.96884
Ticketing
Public
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Parking site
Sunset Point Gibson Quay, Hokitika, New Zealand
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Wildfoods Festival in a real Wild West Region

Add this event to your West Coast travel plans, because you do not want to miss this!

Hokitika's Wildfoods is a celebration of the West Coast's unique wild food and lifestyle, accompanied by premier entertainment.

Come and get A Taste of the Wild on the 14th March at the 36th Hokitika Wildfoods Festival!!

Explore a full spectrum of flavours, from adventurous Kiwi classics like Huhu Grubs and Mountain Oysters to a tempting range of international dishes. Vegan options included.

Those with a creative flair can enter Feral Fashion - a wearable arts style competition! Get ready to #WearYourWild, create a piece of environmental eleganza out of the flora and fauna, and mode it on the Feral Fashion runway. 

Gates open at 10:30am and close at 7:00pm!

Ticketing
Early bird tickets are now on sale - Buy your tickets here!

Certified Self Contained Motorcaravan Parking

Where is the overnight parking?

Sunset Point Campsite, located in Gibson Quay, Hokitika - only 100m from the festiva for Certified Self Contained Motorhomes & Caravans.

Are there facilities available?

  • Campsites and campervan sites overlooking the ocean.
  • 24 hour security
  • Plumbed toilets
  • Hot showers

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When can I arrive?

From 10am Friday 13th March and must leave by 12pm Sunday 15th March.

How much is it to park for the weekend?

$45 per person. Minimum 2 night stay, payable at the time of booking. Credit cards and direct credit accepted. No refunds.

How do I book my parking?

For any camping enquiries, please contact marketing@destinationwestland.co.nz

Are pets allowed?

Dogs are allowed at the campsite. Owners MUST pick up and dispose of any mess their pet has made.