Hororata Highland Games

28/07/2026

Early-bird tickets to the Hororata Highland Games 7th November go on sale this SATURDAY, 1st August, at 9am. Register to make sure you don't miss out.

Just 45 minutes from Christchurch, experience one of the South Island’s most iconic rural events at the Hororātā Highland Games. Set in a small Canterbury village, this action-packed day celebrates Scottish culture with a distinctly Kiwi twist. Watch world-class athletes compete in traditional h...

16/06/2026

In a rural community, volunteering isn't just something people do — it's how things get done.

The Hororātā Highland Games is no different. Every year, Clan Hororātā volunteers help bring the Games to life — from setting up and packing down, to welcoming visitors, supporting competitions, serving food, selling tickets and everything in between.

Their time, skills and enthusiasm help create an event that showcases the very best of our community to thousands of visitors.

This National Volunteer Week, we thank all our past and present Clan Hororātā volunteers for being part of the team.

And if you'd like to join Clan Hororātā and help make the 2026 Hororātā Highland Games happen, we'd love to hear from you.

Big jobs, small jobs and everything in between — they all matter.

Join the clan. Be part of something special. Link in comments. 7th November

03/06/2026

💃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 One Country. Three Dance Styles. Endless Fun! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🕺

Did you know Scotland has more than one way to dance?

✨ Highland Dancing – athletic, precise, and steeped in tradition.
🎉 Ceilidh Dancing – social, energetic, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing.
🤝 Scottish Country Dancing – elegant, sociable, and all about teamwork and connection.

Whether you're looking for a challenge, a great night out, or a way to meet new people, there's a Scottish dance style for you!

At the Scottish Society of New Zealand, we're proud to celebrate all three. Which one would you choose? Or better yet... why not try them all?

👇 Tell us your favourite Scottish dance style in the comments!

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06/05/2026

Be part of one of New Zealand’s most loved rural events—and help us celebrate 15 years of the Hororātā Highland Games 7th November. Stallholder applications are open for this years event.

Hororata Highland Games - A Scottish Festival with a Kiwi Twist. Saturday 9th November 2024. Canterbury, New Zealand

01/05/2026

Follow us on TikTok for some fun Highland Games content.

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