#1. RHYTHM & VINES
What: This three-day music festival boasts seven packed out stages featuring local and international artists surrounded by vineyards. This year’s line-up promises the likes of Juice WRLD, Flight Facilities, Tchami x Malaa, Smokepurpp, Vince Staples and plenty more. What’s more, as the festival takes place on the East Coast of NZ, you’ll be one of the first in the world to welcome the first sunrise of 2019!
Where: Waiohika Estate Vineyard - 20 minutes drive outside Gisborne. This isolated, compact, easy to navigate city is perched on the most easterly edge of the country and is surrounded by world-class surf beaches, quality vineyards, citrus groves, magnificent trees and wild rivers that meander towards empty beaches.
When: 29 - 31 December 2018
Tickets & Info: www.rhythmandvines.co.nz
Stay: While we don’t have any Accor in Gisborne most festival goers prefer to take advantage of the onsite camping; your closest port of call is Auckland. We recommend you spend a comfy night at the Novotel Auckland Airport or ibis Budget Auckland Airport before making the trip to Gisborne.
#2. RHYTHM & ALPS
What: If big mountains, beautiful lakes and bountiful tunes are your thing - don’t miss this unique music festival, at one of the most stunning locations ever! This short and sweet two-day camping festival held in the South Island is an absolute must for music and nature buffs. Featuring Action Bronson, Matt Corby, The Black Seeds, The Cat Empire, Vince Staples, Wilkinson, and lots more high intensity acts.
Where: Cardrona Valley, near Wanaka. Cardrona is renowned for its lake, mountains and ski fields. It’s also nearby to Central Otago wine region, famous for its pinot noir. Queenstown is just a short drive away and is an adventure playground, with jet boating, bungee jumping, trekking and more on offer for the adventurous.
When: 29 - 31 December 2018
Tickets & Info: www.rhythmandalps.co.nz
Stay: Sofitel Queenstown Resort & Spa, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Mercure Queenstown Resort, Mercure Oakridge Wanaka.
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