Coast to Toast

14/05/2026

The date is set 📅 - the inaugural Coast to Toast is set for 30 January 2027 👏.
Mark your calendar, and keep your eyes peeled 👀, tickets will be on sale soon...

21/12/2025

📢 Coast to Toast postponed in 2026 to avoid clash with Relay for Life 📢

Southland’s newest festival, Coast to Toast, is taking a short pause to make room for another event that matters deeply to the Southland community.

Organisers of Coast to Toast, proudly supported by MediaWorks, have announced the postponement of the inaugural festival originally scheduled for 14 March 2026 due to a date clash with Southland Relay for Life, a community fundraising event for the Cancer Society.

Organisers say the decision reflects the spirit of Southland.

“Coast to Toast is about celebrating the best of Southland – the region, the people and our connections. Relay for Life is an event that embodies similar values, all while raising funds for Cancer Society, and we want to ensure Southlanders can support both.”

The inaugural festival will now take place in 2027, with a new date to be confirmed in the new year.

“This is about doing the right thing for Southland. We’re committed to delivering an unforgettable celebration of food, fun, and coastal flavour - just at a time that works for everyone.”

Ticket holders will be contacted directly and refunded, and updates will be shared via official channels.

Coast to Toast remains set to become a signature Southland event - full of flavour and fun in 2027.

19/11/2025

Hey, Southland,
We all know our region serves up the best kai in the country - we're not "Bluff-ing," and it's nearly time to show it off (see what we did there?).
Add locally crafted gin, incredible producers, chefs, and the Coast to Toast buzz, and you’ve got a recipe for something truly special.
Save the date: Saturday, 14 March 2026.
Delicious details coming soon!

Welcome to Southland’s most entertaining food and drink festival. The race is short, the laughter is loud, and the finish line comes with oysters and champagne. Celebrate everything that makes Bluff bold, brilliant, and beautifully offbeat.

10/11/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Mark it in your calendar - something new (and seriously delicious) is coming to Southland.
We’re just getting started, so keep your eyes peeled for more.
Trust us… you’ve never tasted anything like it.
Coast to Toast - Southland’s tastiest new tradition.
MediaWorks New Zealand
Ocean Beach NZ
The Bluff Distillery
Bill Richardson Transport World
Naked Creative
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