# Event Details - **Event Name**: He Ara Hīkoi - A Walking Journey Through Light, Story and Place - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to He Ara Hīkoi this MatarikiAbout this EventJoin Rana & Grayson for a guided walking tour through the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, where light, art and whakapapa come together to reveal the stories woven into the city's landscape.This unique hīkoi explores a series of contemporary light installations and public artworks that illuminate the histories, people and places of downtown Auckland. Along the way, you'll discover how Ahikaa/Mana Whenua artists have transformed the urban environment into a living canvas, reconnecting the city with the narratives that have always existed beneath our feet.Beginning at Tūhono, a captivating light and sound installation created by a collective of young Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei artists, the journey follows the waterfront along Beach Road and Quay Street to Waka Maumahara, before continuing through Britomart to Te Komititanga and Te Tauihu. The tour then heads up Queen Street, pausing at Tūrama, before concluding in Aotea Square with Are Atoms Alive?, a striking digital artwork that complements the iconic Waharoa.Your journey doesn't have to end there. Using your smartphone, you can continue exploring with Arawhetū, an augmented reality experience that reveals a constellation of digital sculptures hidden throughout Aotea Square and Myers Park, ending on Karangahape Road.Tours are available in te reo Māori or English and offer an engaging introduction to the history, creativity and cultural significance of Tāmaki Makaurau through the lens of contemporary public art.Duration: Approximately 2 hoursMeeting Point: Mahuhu-ki-te-rangi Park,13-19 Mahuhu Crescent Auckland, Auckland 1010Ending: Aotea Square, Queen St.Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a warm layer, and come ready to experience the city in a whole new light. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/he-ara-hīkoi-a-walking-journey-through-light-story-and-place/100001992739789353 - **Event Categories**: art, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Mahuhu-ki-te-rangi Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Mahuhu-ki-te-rangi Park - **lat**: -36.8469913 - **long**: 174.7752589 - **full address**: Mahuhu-ki-te-rangi Park, 13-19 Mahuhu Crescent, Auckland, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: He Ara Hīkoi - A Walking Journey Through Light, Story and Place - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8f0ccbadb8a931e4b3a19c4a43c46d8b5acb7bbe46d783c8db54fb9370c0a7d2-rimg-w1200-h560-dc151911-gmir.jpg?v=1783360888 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is He Ara Hīkoi - A Walking Journey Through Light, Story and Place being held? - **A:** He Ara Hīkoi - A Walking Journey Through Light, Story and Place takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mahuhu-ki-te-rangi Park, 13-19 Mahuhu Crescent, Auckland, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing He Ara Hīkoi - A Walking Journey Through Light, Story and Place? - **A:** He Ara Hīkoi - A Walking Journey Through Light, Story and Place is organized by Jeanine Clarkin. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** He Ara Hīkoi - A Walking Journey Through Light, Story and Place is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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