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where is rhythm and vines

Rhythm and Vines is held at Waiohika Estate, just outside Gisborne on the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island.

Exact location

  • The festival site is the Waiohika Estate vineyard in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne, New Zealand.
  • The address commonly given for the event is on Waimata Valley Road, approximately 10–11 km northwest of central Gisborne.

What kind of place is it?

  • Waiohika Estate is a vineyard property set in rolling hills and farmland, which is why the festival branding leans heavily into the vines theme.
  • The site is large enough to host multiple stages plus camping, with the main arenas built into natural amphitheatre-style terrain.

Festival and camping setup

  • Rhythm and Vines runs each year from 29–31 December as a three‑day music festival with on‑site camping over four days.
  • Most campers stay in dedicated campgrounds on the estate, with facilities like showers, food vendors, general stores, and chill‑out areas spread across the property.

Nearby city and beaches

  • Gisborne city is the nearest urban centre, used as the base for transport, supermarkets, and non‑festival accommodation.
  • Popular nearby spots include Wainui Beach, about 6 km from central Gisborne, which many festivalgoers visit for surfing and swimming during the days.

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