The Experience

The Experience

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The Kooky Coast Run

A short dash of hilarity, costumes, cheers, and instant memories.

Southland Eats Zone

A culinary playground of food trucks, producers, and pop-up chefs.

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People laughing and chatting at a food truck with a smiling server.
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Curated Food Experiences

From Southland’s best cuisine to chef-led demos — it’s food theatre, Southland-style.

A wooden serving board with raw oysters on the half shell garnished with lemon wedges, a small salad, and a container of French fries, accompanied by two glasses of champagne.

Coastal Beats & Dance Arena

DJs, live music, cocktails, and kai as the sun sets over the sand.

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Why it matters

Food is connection. It ties us to our whenua, our moana, our history, and to each other. Coast to Toast is designed to celebrate those connections while putting Southland firmly on the map as a must-visit food destination. 

This event:

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Champions our chefs, Southern Cusine , and artisan producers.

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Elevates Southland as bold, brilliant, and beautifully offbeat.

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Attracts visitors to taste something authentic and unforgettable.

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Creates storytelling moments that celebrate people, place, and passion.

It’s not just a festival.
It’s Southland served bold.