Matariki in Kaikoura

Celebrating the Rise of Matariki
When: Saturday 21 June, 6:30am-8:30am
Location: The Esplanade (between Ramsgate and Margate Streets)
Cost: Free
Join us for a beautiful sunrise gathering to celebrate the rise of Matariki. This special morning event brings our Kaikōura community together to honour our cultural heritage, our natural environment, and the majestic night skies above.

Community Stargazing
When: Saturday 21 June, 7:30pm- 9:00pm
Location: Fyffe House, 62 Avoca Street
Cost: $5 entry donation to Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust
Join us for an evening of stargazing at one of Kaikōura’s most iconic historic sites

Puanga Matariki Star Pāti
When: Tuesday 24 June, 2:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Memorial Hall, 32 Esplanade
Cost: Free
For tamariki aged 0-7. Whānau welcome

Puanga Matariki Mākete (Evening Market)
When: Wednesday 25 June, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Memorial Hall, 32 Esplanade
Cost: Free