1 Feb, 2025
Hurunui Race & Gala Day
Horse Racing, Fashion in the Field, Trade & Craft Stalls, Food & Refreshments & More!
6 Feb, 2025
Waitangi Day 2025
15 Feb, 2025
The Graveler
The Graveler is a 135km gravel race, starts and finishes in Hanmer going through Molesworth Station
15 Feb, 2025
The Great Kiwi 500 Fly In
22 Feb, 2025
Hanmer Motorfest 2025
Immerse yourself in a mesmerising array of meticulously restored classics, from iconic muscle cars to graceful cruisers and everything in between.
9 Mar, 2025
North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival
An independent, fete-like event that celebrates North Canterbury's wineries alongside local food producers and restaurants of the region. Expect pockets of local musicians, turntables, entertainers and pony rides for the kids to accompany this flourishing wine and food scene in North Canterbury.
15 Mar, 2025
Music On The Lawn
Enjoy a relaxed day supporting well-known, popular local musicians. Specialty foods and great selection of beverages available to purchase and of course it wouldn’t be an event without Waipara Springs Wines and Aroha Spirits.
29 Mar, 2025
The Bandquet - Hanmer Springs
Quite possibly the 'Best Little Alpine Party in NZ'. This year’s event is bound to stir your soul with a variety of musical acts mixed with delicious foods and drinks. Younger eventgoers can enjoy the Kidtopian Zone, which has Bouncy Castles, Bumper Boats, Water Walkers, Face Painting and more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at The Bandquet!
12 Apr, 2025 - 27 Apr, 2025
April School Holidays 2025
18 Apr, 2025
Good Friday 2025
18 Apr, 2025 - 21 Apr, 2025
NZ Orienteering Champs
A challenging set of events on a variety of terrain with newly mapped areas for the New Zealand Orienteering Championships 2025.
21 Apr, 2025
Easter Monday 2025
25 Apr, 2025
ANZAC Day 2025
26 Apr, 2025
Skedaddle Trail Run
A trail run through the majestic Island Hills Station, North Canterbury. "A run for nature" Supporting NZ conservation!
2 Jun, 2025
King's Birthday 2025
20 Jun, 2025
Matariki 2025
28 Jun, 2025 - 13 Jul, 2025
July School Holidays 2025
28 Jun, 2025 - 12 Jul, 2025
Alpine Winter Festival 2025
20 Sep, 2025 - 5 Oct, 2025
September School Holidays 2025
27 Oct, 2025
Labour Day 2025
25 Dec, 2025
Christmas Day 2025
26 Dec, 2025
Boxing Day 2025
1 Jan, 2026
New Year's Day 2026
2 Jan, 2026