6.06 km
Tudor Park Motel
Gisborne• 6.06 km from Waiohika Estate
Consider "Tudor Park Motel", an intimate motel approx. 6.1km from Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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Rhythm and Vines 2026 Accommodation, Gisborne
Rhythm and Vines runs from 29 to 31 December 2026 at Waiohika Estate near Gisborne – the final year at its original home before the festival moves in 2027. Most people camp on site, but if you'd rather sleep in a bed, Gisborne's motels are 6–10 km away. These are the places to stay closest to the festival.
Not camping? Gisborne has only a handful of motels, and they book out for New Year. Pair a festival-only pass with a festival bus pass. Booking links open with 29 December to 1 January selected – change the dates on the booking site if you need to.
Gisborne motels and hotels for Rhythm and Vines
Closest first – straight-line distance from Waiohika Estate
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7.06 km
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Gisborne• 7.06 km from Waiohika Estate
"Alfresco Motor Lodge" is an upscale motel approx. 7.1km from Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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7.27 km
Travellers Inn Motel
Gisborne• 7.27 km from Waiohika Estate
Approx. 7.3km from Rhythm and Vines, "Travellers Inn Motel" offers intimate inn accommodation in Gisborne. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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7.47 km
BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge
Gisborne• 7.47 km from Waiohika Estate
Stay at "BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge", an upscale motel approx. 7.5km from Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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8.22 km
Bella Vista Gisborne
Gisborne• 8.22 km from Waiohika Estate
For visitors to Rhythm and Vines, "Bella Vista Gisborne" offers intimate upscale motel accommodation approx. 8.2km from Rhythm and Vines. Part of the Bella Vista Accommodation family. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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8.41 km
Teal Motor Lodge
Gisborne• 8.41 km from Waiohika Estate
Located in Gisborne, "Teal Motor Lodge" is an intimate upscale motel approx. 8.4km from Rhythm and Vines. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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White Heron Motor Lodge
Gisborne• 8.43 km from Waiohika Estate
Find upscale motel accommodation at "White Heron Motor Lodge", approx. 8.4km from Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Gisborne• 9.67 km from Waiohika Estate
"Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel" provides upscale motel accommodation approx. 9.7km from Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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Waikanae Beach Motel
Gisborne• 9.68 km from Waiohika Estate
Book your stay at "Waikanae Beach Motel", a motel approx. 9.7km from Rhythm and Vines. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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9.83 km
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Gisborne• 9.83 km from Waiohika Estate
Discover "Captain Cook Motor Lodge", an upscale motel approx. 9.8km from Rhythm and Vines. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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9.84 km
Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Gisborne• 9.84 km from Waiohika Estate
Find upscale holiday park accommodation at "Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park", approx. 9.8km from Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne. Part of the Top 10 Holiday Parks family. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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Emerald Hotel
Gisborne• 9.99 km from Waiohika Estate
Located in Gisborne, "Emerald Hotel" is an upscale hotel approx. 10.0km from Rhythm and Vines. Part of the Choice Hotels family. Ideal for visitors to the area.
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About This Event
New Zealand's premier New Year's festival. Held amongst the vines of Gisborne, it is renowned for being the first festival in the world to welcome the sunrise of the new year.
Rhythm and Vines is New Zealand's best-known New Year's festival: three days of music among the vines at Waiohika Estate, ending with a countdown in Gisborne, one of the first places in the world to see the new year. 2026 is the last edition at Waiohika Estate.
Tips
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Camping passes cover four nights from 28 December and include the Waiohika Warmup opening night, which is only for onsite campers.
2
Staying in town? Buy a festival-only pass plus a bus pass – the festival sells three-day and single-day bus passes as add-ons for people staying in and around Gisborne.
3
Book accommodation early. Gisborne has a small number of motels, and many set minimum stays over New Year.
4
This is the final Rhythm and Vines at Waiohika Estate – the organisers are moving the festival to a new site in 2027.
Duration:3 days, 29–31 Dec (camping from 28 Dec)
Genre:Dance, hip hop and pop
Venue:Vineyard festival site with camping
Festival essentials
Camp or commute
Camping passes include four nights and the opening-night Warmup. Staying in town means a daily trip.
Get a bus pass
Staying in Gisborne? Add a festival bus pass instead of driving each day.
Book early
Gisborne's motels are limited and fill up for New Year, often with minimum stays.
Getting There
Waiohika Estate is just outside Gisborne, roughly 6–10 km from the motels in town. Festival bus passes run between Gisborne and the site, and Gisborne Airport has flights from Auckland and Wellington. Check the official site for this year's bus times and pick-up points.
Gisborne town centre
~8 km • ~15 min
Festival busTaxiCar
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
~8 km • ~15 min
TaxiCar
Napier
~215 km • ~3 hours by road
CarBus
Best Areas to Stay
Camping is the main option. For a bed, Gisborne's city-centre motels and Waikanae Beach are the closest – there are only a few, so book early and use the festival bus passes.
On-site camping
At the festival from venue
Best For: The full festival experience
Most festival-goers camp with a four-day camping and festival pass. You can bring your own tent or add a pre-pitched Bookatent, and Gold upgrades add showers and flush toilets.
Vibe: Campgrounds around the stages
Gisborne city centre
6–9 km from venue
Best For: A bed and a shower each night
Most of the area's motels, close to restaurants and the festival buses. Rooms are limited, so book as soon as you have tickets.
Vibe: Motels and motor lodges
Waikanae Beach
About 10 km from venue
Best For: Beach stays and holiday-park cabins
Beachfront motels and the Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park, a short walk from the city centre. Good for a beach day before the festival.
Vibe: Beachfront motels and a holiday park
Weather & Climate
Late December is summer in Gisborne: warm, sunny days with strong UV and cooler nights. Pack for both.
Season
Summer
High / Low
25°C / 14°C
Rain Chance
Low
Packing Tip
Sunscreen, a hat and a warm layer for the countdown
Nearby Attractions
Waikanae Beach(~10 km)
Wainui Beach(~15 km)
Kaiti Hill (Titirangi) lookout(~10 km)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rhythm and Vines
When is Rhythm and Vines 2026?
The festival runs from 29 to 31 December 2026 at Waiohika Estate near Gisborne. Camping opens on 28 December with the Waiohika Warmup, which is only for onsite campers.
Is 2026 the last Rhythm and Vines at Waiohika Estate?
Yes. The organisers have said 2026 is the final edition at Waiohika Estate, and the festival will move to a new site in 2027.
Where can I stay if I'm not camping?
Gisborne's motels and motor lodges are the closest beds, about 6–10 km from Waiohika Estate, along with the Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park. There aren't many, so book as soon as you have tickets.
How do I get to the festival from Gisborne?
The festival sells bus passes as add-ons – a three-day pass or single-day passes – for people staying in and around Gisborne. Check the official site for this year's routes and times.
How much is camping at Rhythm and Vines?
Four-day camping and festival passes started at NZ$479 plus booking fees at early-bird prices, covering four nights from 28 December. Prices rise with each release, and upgrades such as Gold camping and pre-pitched tents cost extra.
Which nights should I book?
29 December to 1 January covers all three festival days and New Year's Eve. Many Gisborne motels set minimum stays over New Year, so check the terms when you book.
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