# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Twilight Ride - Waitangi
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the Waitangi Mountain Bike Hub to celebrate Matariki with an evening of lights, bikes, hot kai, music, reflection and winter magic.

Decorate yourself and your bike with fairy lights, glow gear, reflective items and anything that shines before joining a relaxed family-friendly twilight ride.

The twilight ride will be approximately 2km / 30 minutes, suitable for families and young riders along the flat gravel road leading into the park. Riders depart at dusk, allowing participants to become familiar with the route before returning in darkness with the lights shining the way.

✨ Decoration station from 4pm
✨ Family-friendly 2km twilight ride
✨ Hot kai, soup and hot drinks
✨ Free bike hire available — first in, first served, limited availability
✨ Live music from local artists
✨ Reflection and stargazing
✨ Optional night ride for adults and confident riders only — proper bike lights required

Bring your bike, helmet, lights, warm layers and whānau.
No helmet, no ride.

Free bike hire from Paihia Mountain Bikes is limited, so please arrive early if you need a bike.
Fairy lights available to decorate your bike, but if you have a headtorch, please bring it too.

Not into biking? No problem! The hub will be buzzing with great tunes, hot kai, and it the perfect space to connect with your community and reflect on the year that has passed.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/russell/matariki-twilight-ride-waitangi/200030243224807
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 67

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Russell
- **state**: NO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
- **lat**: -35.25733
- **long**: 174.06967
- **full address**: Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, 33 Bayly Rd,Paihia, New Zealand, Russell

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Twilight Ride - Waitangi being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Twilight Ride - Waitangi takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, 33 Bayly Rd,Paihia, New Zealand, Russell.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Twilight Ride - Waitangi?
  - **A:** Matariki Twilight Ride - Waitangi is organized by Paihia Mountain Bikes.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Twilight Ride - Waitangi is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Russell, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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