# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Light up the Waterways
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us on Friday 10 July for Mānawatia a Matariki: Light Up the Waterways.

Step into a magical evening of light, storytelling, and reflection as we celebrate Matariki through this year's theme, Ururangi - the star connected to the winds.

As you journey through the experience, you'll follow a specially curated storyline inspired by Ururangi and the natural elements that shape our world. Designed as a self-guided experience, visitors can explore at their own pace, taking time to reflect, connect with whānau and friends, and appreciate the creativity and kaupapa woven throughout the trail.

To reduce potential congestion, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all attendees, entry is managed through timed ticket sessions. This is a free community event, however attendees will have the opportunity to make a koha donation when booking their tickets. 

As a not-for-profit community event, all koha received will help support the future delivery and growth of this event, ensuring it can continue to be enjoyed by the community for years to come.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/matariki-light-up-the-waterways/200029857843816
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2172

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tauranga
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Pāpāmoa Waterways
- **lat**: -37.698861363785
- **long**: 176.27980708665
- **full address**: Pāpāmoa Waterways, 107 Santa Monica Dr, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118, New Zealand, Tauranga

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Matariki Light up the Waterways
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/798fb82aa83a415abb6be2073cf76cd25c290d44de0ffca87bbe5cddc30e7dbe-rimg-w1008-h672-dc4962a5-gmir?v=1783647982

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Light up the Waterways being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Light up the Waterways takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Papamoa Waterways, 107 Santa Monica Dr, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118, New Zealand, Tauranga.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Light up the Waterways?
  - **A:** Matariki Light up the Waterways is organized by Visit Papamoa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Light up the Waterways is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tauranga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 2,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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