Matarangi Summer Festival programme jam packed

With over 15 events on offer you won’t need to go far to find fun for the whole family!

Local business and volunteers get behind the festival

Thanks to the efforts of local businesses and volunteers a jammed pack line up of activities will be held throughout Matarangi.

All About Whitianga | Matarangi Ratepayers Assn Inc  |  Thames Coromandel District Council  |  Matarangi Boat & Fishing Club  |  Fire Emergency New Zealand  |  Pipers Cafe  |  Matarangi Beach Realty  |  Matarangi Beach Paper  |  NZ Rangehood Installers  |  CFM Coromandel  |  Four Square Matarangi  |  Puku & Kerres  |  Richardson Real Estate | Tip Top.

Download the programme

Go to the bottom of this page to download the full programme with all the details, dates and times. Please note that individual events may be subject to change. 

Matarangi Summer Festival 2024/25 events

Something for everyone! From hidden rocks and fishing competitions to sandcastles and cardboard creations.

21st December 

Santa Parade

Santa is coming to town, gather your mates & decorate your favourite set of wheels or put your best Xmas costume on for our beach side parade. All welcome and for the kids Santa is coming. 

Thanks to: Puku & Kerre Liquor Store & Nz Rangehood Installers

27th December 

Fire Station Open Day

Get up close & personal with the MVRFF engines. Down at the Matarangi Fire Station kids can even have a go with the fire hose.

Thanks to: FENZ

29th December

Trust Your Senses Blindfolded Food & Drink Challenge 

Do you trust your senses? Let's test it out, try our blindfolded food and drink challenge! Ages - up to 10 years and the 11 years - 17 years and the 18 plus (Id required for 18+)

Thanks to Pipers Cafe

28th December 

Bar Crossing Seminar

We are presenting a 'Bar Crossing Advisory Seminar' at the Fire Station. Everyone is welcome.

Thanks to: Matarangi Boat & Fishing Club

28th December 

The Big Dig

Hey kids can you dig? If so, get down to the beach off the village green, find an ice block stick (hands only) and see what your prize is. Age groups – up to 5y, 6-10y & 11-15y.

Thanks to: Richardsons Real Estate

30th December 

Small Fry Kids Fishing Competition

Bring your small fry (kids under 12 years) down to the Matarangi Wharf for the kids to show up their parents in the  Kids Fishing Competition. Great prizes for the biggest sea creature, most fish and biggest fish.

Thanks to: Matarangi Boat & Fishing Club

30th December 

Show & Shine

Calling all Matarangi Car enthusiasts, no matter what year, make or model bring down your treasured ride for the first annual Show n shine at the Matarangi Fire Station. all welcome to view this classic beauties.

Thanks to: Matarangi Beach Realty

31st December 

MVFB Collection

Our amazing crew at the Matarangi Volunteer Fire Brigade will be out and about. show them some love with a gold coin donation.

Thanks to: MVFB

2nd January 

Annual Fishing Competition

The adults get a chance to show who the 'reel' fisherman is! Tickets available online at http://www.mbfc.co.nz

Thanks to: Matarangi Boat & Fishing Club

3rd January

Sand Castle Competition 

From individuals to families, young to the not so young. Show your creativity on the day with castles big or small. Down on the beach off the village green.

Thanks to: Matarangi Beach Realty and Coromandel FM

3rd January

Beach Day Out

Lots of Fun and Giveaways at the Village Green. 

Thanks to: Warren Male and Coromandel CFM

4th January 

Cardboard Cup

If you are aged between 8-18 years, get out all those cartons and boxes and create your own unique designed vessel. Get ready to race on the day around a 50 metre course at the wharf. Entry forms from Richardsons Real Estate.

Thanks to: Richardsons Real Estate

5th January

Matarangi Rocks

From the beach to the harbour and everywhere in between. We have hidden 50 rocks that are easily seen. Hunt one out, don't be a bore, a special prize is waiting in store! One rock per child please. So pop into the Four Square for details.

Thanks to: Four Square Matarangi

11th January 

Children's Mini Olympics

Get down to the village green for a fun filled afternoon with the team from Coromandel's Coromandel FM.

Thanks to: Coromandel CFM

Matarangi Market Days

Markets will be held December 29th and every Sunday in January then Sunday of all long weekends.

Thanks to: Lesley Inger. 

More information

Please note that information and events may be subject to change. Go to the Event pages for more regional event information.